Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today (15 February) said the Army will return to barracks once the newly elected government assumes office. He, however, added that a portion of the Army will remain deployed in the field to assist in maintaining law and order until the police regain full control of the situation. The […]
Read MoreBy Biman Mukherji The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to recalibrate Dhaka’s ties with India, Pakistan and China, while also addressing US concerns over Beijing’s growing influence in South Asia, following its decisive victory in Thursday’s general election. Analysts said this foreign policy agenda aligned with the party’s focus on economic development, even as […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today (13 February) and extended support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. “Delighted to speak with Mr Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections,” Modi said. He conveyed his best wishes and […]
Read MoreThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party celebrated a landslide victory on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister. Election Commission figures said the BNP alliance had won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Islamist-led Jamaat-e-Islami alliance — which said earlier it had “serious questions […]
Read MoreTarique Rahman is on course to be elected the new prime minister of Bangladesh after his centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won enough seats to secure a majority in the general election. Rahman, 60, is the figurehead of the influential Zia family, who have dominated politics in the country for decades. Both of his parents […]
Read MoreOn the eve of the national election, polling centres across the capital and other key areas were marked by heightened security and last-minute logistical preparations, as authorities moved to ensure voters could cast their ballots in a safe and orderly environment. With voting scheduled for tomorrow (12 February), the administration, election officials, law enforcement agencies […]
Read MoreBangladesh and China today (8 February) signed a framework agreement worth RMB1.67 billion (around Tk2,486.31 crore) to procure four vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), aiming to strengthen maritime transport capacity and energy security. The agreement was signed by Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), and Yao Wen, ambassador […]
Read MoreThe interim government of Bangladesh has sought the assistance of the United Nations for an impartial and expeditious investigation into the assassination of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Following instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh’s Permanent Mission in Geneva sent an official Note Verbale to the Office of the UN High Commissioner […]
Read MoreBy Priyanka Shankar An array of political parties and alliances will be vying for seats in the Bangladesh Parliament on February 12 in the country’s first election since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. About 127 million registered voters are eligible to cast votes to elect 350 members of the Jatiya […]
Read MoreAnyone is free to engage in Bangladesh politics if they are accepted by the people, said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman during an interview with Reuters. Tarique made the remarks when asked whether former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s children could return from abroad and participate in politics. “If someone is accepted by the people, if people […]
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