Bangladesh
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Bangladesh's people come first: Tarique Rahman's one-line reply on India-Bangladesh ties
World | Feb 14, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTWhen asked how he would balance relations among India, Pakistan, and China, Rahman appeared cautious. He declined to elaborate, stating that the question had already been answered in his previous remarks.
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1 killed, 10 injured in post-poll violence in Bangladesh's Munshiganj; security heightened
World | Feb 14, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTBangladesh election results 2026: Post-poll violence broke out in Bangladesh's Munshiganj on Friday, claiming the life of at least one person. Security has been heightened in the region now.
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Tarique Rahman's epic triumph: BNP landslide victory in election redefines Bangladesh's future
World | Feb 13, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 08:18 PM ISTPrime 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTPM 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTSheikh 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTBangladesh 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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'India will stand...': PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's decisive win in Bangladesh
India | Feb 13, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman over his party's decisive victory in Bangladesh elections and said that India stands in support of the neigbhouring country.
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Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: PM Modi speaks to BNP Chief Tarique Rahman
World | Feb 13, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTBangladesh 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTTarique 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 Results 2026: Tarique Rahman's BNP leading on most seats; counting underway
World | Feb 12, 2026, 09:49 PM ISTBangladesh 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.
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Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP claims majority, Tarique Rahman set to be PM
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:22 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results 2026: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday looked set for a decisive victory in the country’s general elections as counting continued in the polls to choose a new government. The new administration will replace the interim government.
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'We are helpless': Bangladesh players upset after Sports Advisor Nazrul's U-turn on T20 WC exclusion
Cricket | Feb 12, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTBangladesh are missing from the ongoing T20 World Cup after refusing to travel to India for their matches citing security concerns. Their Sports Advisor Nazrul made explosive statements during that period only to blame BCB and players in the matter later.
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Pakistan's Lashkar, Jaish and ISI trying disrupt Bangladesh polls; Indian agencies on alert: Sources
World | Feb 12, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTBangladesh elections 2026: Indian agencies are monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, as the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are trying to disrupt the parliamentary elections in the neighbouring country.
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Bangladesh elections: Voting ends with 48 pc voter turnout; Tarique Rahman predicts BNP victory
World | Feb 12, 2026, 04:58 PM ISTBangladesh elections 2026: The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country at 7:30 am (local time) and continued until 4:30 pm. The counting of votes began shortly after the voting concluded.
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Bangladesh gears up for elections amid tight security; over 12.77 crore people to vote today
World | Feb 12, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTBangladesh Election 2026: Bangladesh will hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, 18 months after an interim government took charge following the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old regime in massive nationwide protests.
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Bangladesh Election 2026: Can BNP's Tarique Rahman ride anti-Hasina wave to form next govt?
World | Feb 11, 2026, 07:41 PM ISTBangladesh's 2026 general election is its most crucial vote in decades and the first since Sheikh Hasina's exit. With the Awami League weakened, the BNP and Tarique Rahman are gaining strong momentum. The general election is set to be held on February 12 in the country.
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BNP vs Jamaat-led alliance: Who will determine Bangladesh's political future?
World | Feb 11, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTThe BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, is seen as a slight frontrunner due to its past governance experience and focus on reforms, jobs and corruption. Jamaat, backed by a Gen-Z political group, is mounting a strong challenge and could record a significant performance.