bangladesh elections

Dhaka, February 16 – The massive victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recently concluded Bangladesh elections has brought relief to many in the country.With Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister, the people see hope.While there is jubilation across the country, there is also a...

Dhaka, February 15 The right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, which emerged as the main opposition party in the recently concluded Bangladesh elections, challenged the results on Sunday, demanding that the Election Commission recount votes in 32 constituencies where its candidates were "unfairly defeated."...

London, February 14 The Commonwealth Observer Group on Saturday commended the peaceful conduct of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and the July charter referendum, while highlighting areas where further progress on inclusion and accessibility could strengthen the democratic process.The...

Dhaka, February 14 – The European Union (EU) on Saturday welcomed what it described as "genuinely competitive" parliamentary elections and a referendum in Bangladesh, calling the exercise a "pivotal step" towards restoring democratic governance and the rule of law in the country.It further...

Dhaka, February 14 – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulations on the party's historic victory in the general elections, adding that it looks forward to engaging "constructively" with India to advance the "multifaceted...

New Delhi, February 14 – The conclusion of the Bangladeshi elections has come as a major relief, not only for the people of the neighboring country, but also for India. However, Indian agencies are closely monitoring the areas where Jamaat-e-Islami achieved major victories along the border with...

FGN37: BANGLA-LDALL ELECTIONSBNP secures landslide victory; set to return to power after two decadesDhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a sweeping victory with more than two-thirds of the seats in the landmark parliamentary elections and is poised to return to power after a...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to win a landslide victory in the landmark parliamentary elections, securing more than two-thirds of the seats, and is set to return to power after two decades.These elections, held after a period of political instability and...

FGN24 BANGLA-6THLD ELECTIONSBNP heading towards major victory; set to return to power after two decadesDhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was Friday cruising towards a sweeping victory in the landmark parliamentary polls in the country and is all set to return to power after a gap...

New Delhi, February 13 – A positive turn is expected in India-Bangladesh relations after a period of over 18 months marked by strained ties, as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to secure a clear mandate in the neighboring country's elections, according to strategic affairs experts...

New Delhi, February 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on Friday about his party's victory in the neighbouring country's parliamentary elections and reiterated India's continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of...

Dhaka, February 13 The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognizing the results of Bangladesh's general elections and expressed hope that relations between the two countries will be strengthened under the new government.Speaking to PTI videos, the Bangladesh...

New Delhi, February 13 The Congress congratulated the BNP on Friday for winning the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying that a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh would always be supported by all Indians for the stability and peace of...

February 13, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman today for leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.The Prime Minister stated that the win reflects the trust of the Bangladeshi people in Rahman’s...

New Delhi, February 12 India said on Thursday that it would wait for the outcome of the elections in Bangladesh and the mandate, and then address the issues that arise.As polling was underway in the neighboring country in the afternoon, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)...

New Delhi/Dhaka, February 12 Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, called the general elections being held by the interim government "a well-planned farce" on Thursday, and demanded the holding of "free, fair, and inclusive elections under a neutral caretaker government."For...

FGN45: BANGLADESH-5THLD ELECTIONSCounting underway after Bangladesh votes in crucial general electionsDhaka: 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...

February 12, New Delhi – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be undertaking a state visit to India from February 18th to 22nd. Announcing the visit, India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that President Lula will be participating in the 2nd AI Summit.Commenting on the...

Dhaka, February 12 A referendum to seek public consent for a complex reform package proposed by Muhammad Yunus' interim government may threaten the foundational history and bring an end to the continuity of Bangladesh's 1972 Constitution, experts said on Thursday.Voting for the 13th...

February 12, New Delhi: Bangladesh is holding crucial, high-stakes parliamentary elections on Thursday, almost 18 months after a student-led uprising ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration.Polling began at 7:30 am local time and will continue without interruption until...