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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 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.

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  Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP claims majority, Tarique Rahman set to be PM

  World | February 13, 2026 19:22 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | February 12, 2026 14:16 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | February 12, 2026 11:12 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | February 12, 2026 16:58 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | February 12, 2026 0:01 IST

  Bangladesh 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 | February 11, 2026 19:41 IST

  Bangladesh'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 | February 11, 2026 14:16 IST

  The 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.

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  Bangladesh government backs out, puts it on BCB, players over boycotting T20 World Cup 2026

  Cricket | February 11, 2026 13:53 IST

  Bangladesh Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said the decision to skip the T20 World Cup 2026 was taken by the BCB and players, not the government. The ICC later confirmed no sanctions and awarded Bangladesh hosting rights for an event in 2028.

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  Hindu trader hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh days before elections

  World | February 10, 2026 23:52 IST

  The Hindu population in Bangladesh has been affected by a series of incidents after the killing of radical youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December.

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  Bangladesh General Election: Why Bangladesh's February polls matter for Hindu minority's safety

  Explainers | February 10, 2026 12:53 IST

  Bangladesh’s February general election is being closely watched because of growing concerns over minority safety, particularly for Hindus, amid a rise in communal violence since political upheaval in 2024.

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  US slashes Bangladesh tariffs to 19 per cent in new trade deal: Key aspects of the pact

  World | February 10, 2026 7:16 IST

  Under the agreement, President Donald Trump’s administration will reduce US reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 20 percent to 19 percent.

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  Ramesh Chandra Sen, veteran Awami League leader, dies in jail days before Bangladesh elections

  World | February 08, 2026 10:53 IST

  Veteran Bangladeshi politician Ramesh Chandra Sen was a minister in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. He died on Saturday due to health ailments, said officials.

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  Bangladesh Election: Which political parties are contesting and what happened in the last 3 polls?

  World | February 07, 2026 23:51 IST

  Bangladesh General Election: The National Citizen Party, a fresh centrist force spearheaded by 27-year-old student activist Nahid Islam, promises sweeping reforms including a new constitution, improved healthcare and climate action.

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  50 injured in clash with Bangladesh Police during protests near Muhammad Yunus' residence

  World | February 06, 2026 23:20 IST

  At least 50 activists of the ultra-right group Inqilab Mancha were injured after clashes with police in Dhaka when they defied a ban on protests near interim government chief Muhammad Yunus’ residence. The protesters were demanding justice for the killing of Osman Hadi.

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  Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail in two corruption cases

  World | February 02, 2026 14:28 IST

  The Bangladesh court sentenced 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina, her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq, and her nieces, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, and others in the cases over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots under the Rajuk New Town Project in Purbachol.

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  Bangladesh's shooting delegation set to travel to India for Asian Air Gun Championship

  Other Sports | January 29, 2026 9:34 IST

  The Bangladesh government has approved its shooting delegation to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship that is slated to be held from February 2-14 despite the ongoing controversy around the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England

  Cricket | January 28, 2026 22:28 IST

  Bangladesh and Netherlands qualified for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England after Super Six wins in Nepal. Bangladesh maintained their perfect record and Netherlands earned a maiden World Cup berth following a DLS victory over USA.

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  ICC keeps Bangladesh media on hold after rejecting accreditation for T20 World Cup 2026 in India

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 16:25 IST

  The ICC is revising its media accreditation process for Bangladeshi journalists after Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup in India, citing security concerns. Several applications were rejected, prompting the BCB to seek clarification as journalists are asked to reapply.