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  OPINION | Bangladesh: A good start by Tarique Rahman

  India | February 18, 2026 14:47 IST

  For the first time in 35 years, a male politician has become the prime minister of Bangladesh. At the same time, Tarique Rahman nipped Mohd. Yunus' conspiracy to change the Constitution

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  Facing backlash in Bangladesh, Yunus spews venom in departing speech; rakes up India's seven sisters

  World | February 17, 2026 9:44 IST

  While Yunus mentioned the seven sister states, India's Northeastern region, in establishing a regional economic framework, he carefully missed out mentioning India in his speech in a final attempt to advance his rhetoric, which many believe to be pro-China and aimed at flaring tension with New Delhi

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  Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win

  World | February 16, 2026 6:32 IST

  According to the Election Commission, a total of 79 candidates from religious minority communities, including 10 women, contested Thursday’s election. Of them, 67 were nominated by 22 political parties, while 12 stood as independents.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to attend Tarique Rahman's swearing in ceremony in Bangladesh

  India | February 15, 2026 23:55 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will attend Bangladesh Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman's swearing in ceremony in Dhaka on February 17. This comes after Bangladesh invited PM Modi for the ceremony.

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  Bangladesh invites PM Modi for Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony: Will Prime Minister attend?

  World | February 15, 2026 6:34 IST

  The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) bagged 209 out of 297 seats and is making a return to power after a gap of two decades. The right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, known to be close to Pakistan, secured 68 seats.

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  'Look forward to engaging with India': Tarique Rahman's BNP to PM Modi after Bangladesh election win

  World | February 14, 2026 13:47 IST

  The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the Bangladesh general elections 2026, paving the way for party chief Tarique Rahman to become the next prime minister.

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  Tarique Rahman's epic triumph: BNP landslide victory in election redefines Bangladesh's future

  World | February 13, 2026 23:44 IST

  Bangladesh Election Results: Tarique Rahman's homecoming revealed a transformed figure, shedding the 'brash operator' label from BNP's 2001–2006 tenure. Invoking Martin Luther King Junior, he proclaimed, "I have a plan for my people and my country," outlining bold reforms.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 13, 2026

  India | February 13, 2026 20:18 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on his party's decisive victory in the country's recently concluded 13th National Parliament election.

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  Bangladesh Election: Why Jamaat's win in Indo-Bangladesh border areas raises security concerns

  World | February 13, 2026 16:38 IST

  Bangladesh Election: The Jamaat-e-Islami, which has a long history of anti-India activities won in the border areas of Satkhira-1, Satkhira-2, Satkhira-3 and Satkhira-4, Sherpur-1, Naogaon-2, Joypurhat-1, Rangpur constituencies (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6), Gaibandha-1.

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  PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman, conveys support to fulfill aspirations of Bangladeshis

  World | February 13, 2026 16:06 IST

  PM Modi said, "Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh."

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  OPINION | Tarique as Bangladesh PM: Good for India?

  India | February 13, 2026 15:51 IST

  Sheikh Hasina, presently living in exile in India, has described the election as "deceptive, voterless, illegal and unconstitutional". She has demanded cancellation of this election and resignation of Principal Adviser Mohd Yunus.

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  Bangladesh Election 2026: 'Anti-India' face Sarjis Alam loses to BNP candidate

  World | February 13, 2026 12:32 IST

  Bangladesh Election 2026: Sarjis Alam lost to BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir in Pachagarh-1 constituency. Sarjis got 1,66,126 votes while BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir bagged 1,74,403 votes.

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  Bangladesh Elections: Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy defeats Jamaat candidate in Dhaka

  World | February 13, 2026 10:48 IST

  Bangladesh Elections: BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has won from Dhaka-3 by defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam. BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy obtained 98,785 votes, while Jamaat candidate Md Shahinur Islam garnered 82,232 votes

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  BNP's Tarique Rahman set to be next PM; check his educational qualifications

  Education | February 13, 2026 10:08 IST

  Tarique Rahman has completed his schooling from Shaheen High School and College. He passed both the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with flying marks.

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  Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: PM Modi speaks to BNP Chief Tarique Rahman

  World | February 13, 2026 23:33 IST

  Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: Tarique Rahman's BNP claimed victory, the party has won 213 seats and is leading in others. Jamaat and allies bagged 71 seats. Islami Andolon Bangladesh has won one seat, while others- 6 seats.

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  Who is Tarique Rahman? BNP leader poised to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister

  World | February 13, 2026 7:02 IST

  Tarique Rahman is on track to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister after a decisive electoral surge. His return from exile and potential ascension marks a major turning point in Bangladeshi politics, with implications for governance, society and regional relations, especially with India.

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  Bangladesh Election: BNP nears two-thirds majority with 207 seats, set to form next government

  World | February 13, 2026 7:20 IST

  The polls were held to choose a new government to replace the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which assumed power 18 months ago following the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024.

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  Tarique Rahman wins both constituencies as counting of votes continues for Bangladesh elections

  World | February 13, 2026 0:02 IST

  The counting of votes was underway on Thursday after Bangladeshis cast ballots in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 12, 2026

  India | February 12, 2026 23:52 IST

  Vote counting is underway across Bangladesh's 42,651 polling centers after polls closed at 4:30 pm on February 12, in 299 of 300 parliamentary constituencies.

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  Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Tarique Rahman's BNP leading on most seats; counting underway

  World | February 12, 2026 21:49 IST

  Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Bangladesh people on Thursday voted in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024.