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Dhaka, March 21 – While extending Eid greetings on Saturday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on citizens to support his government's efforts in shaping a "desired Bangladesh," according to local media.Addressing journalists at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, the Prime Minister also...

Dhaka, March 14 – The most unexpected outcome of Bangladesh's August 2024 "Gen-Z" revolution has been a resurgence of Islamist sentiment. A few observers in the country expected that the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, would make history by emerging as the country's main opposition...

Dhaka, February 23 – A leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was injured after unidentified assailants opened fire in Dhaka’s Kalabagan area, local media reported.This incident on Sunday night came just days after the BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, formed the government following its...

Washington, February 22. Bangladesh's radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, failed to translate its electoral gains into executive dominance in the 13th Parliamentary election. However, it significantly increased its share of seats, bringing back the scars of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation...

New Delhi, February 18 – Relations between India and Bangladesh are experiencing a reset following the massive victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate Tarique Rahman on his impressive victory.PM Modi even sent a letter...

Dhaka, February 18 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the chief of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, and conveyed India's greetings to the Leader of the Opposition on his new role, and reaffirmed New Delhi's enduring support for Dhaka.The meeting took place on Tuesday, on the...

Dhaka, February 17 – As Bangladesh prepares for a political transition, newly elected members of parliament from the Jamaat-led alliance, independent candidates, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh took their oath on Tuesday afternoon at the National Parliament in Dhaka, local media reported.Chief...

On Tuesday, Tarique Rahman will take the oath of office as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh after leading his party to a decisive victory in the crucial general elections.The BNP, led by Rahman, won 209 out of 297 seats, while the right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th...

Dhaka, February 16 Tarique Rahman will take oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, following his party's decisive victory in the crucial general elections.Breaking with a long-standing tradition, the swearing-in ceremony of the 60-year-old Chairman of the Bangladesh...

Dhaka, February 15 BNP chief Tarique Rahman met Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam as part of a "positive political beginning," two days before his party is set to form the next government in Bangladesh.Led by Tarique Rahman, the BNP won 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."...

Dhaka, February 15 – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following the party’s landslide victory in the recent parliamentary elections and his expected assumption of the office of Prime Minister.In a detailed post on his official X...

Dhaka, February 14 – Bangladesh’s fact-checking organization, Dismislab, has debunked a coordinated social media campaign alleging that manipulation by the “deep state” cost the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, and its allies dozens of seats through “election engineering,” a report said...

Dhaka, February 14 – Following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the next government in Bangladesh. In response, the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, alleged that the results in some constituencies were rigged...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appeared to be solidifying its lead over its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, as the counting of votes for the crucial general elections, aimed at replacing the interim administration, progressed late on Thursday night. This administration...

The BNP appears to be in a strong position in the upcoming general elections, with its candidates leading in over 175 constituencies. This contrasts with the Jamaat-e-Islami, which is leading in only 30.Election officials and news reports indicate that the BNP's early lead is significant...

On Thursday, leaders of top Bangladeshi political parties said they would accept the election results if they were held in a "free, fair, and impartial manner."The election is seen as a direct contest between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, in the...

Dhaka, February 12 – Voting began on Thursday morning in Bangladesh's crucial general election, the first since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in massive nationwide protests in August 2024.Voting started in 299 of the 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 am...

Dhaka, February 9 Bangladesh’s largest Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami, made its final “urgent appeal” for votes on Monday, emphasizing its unblemished record on corruption and its reputation for efficiency.Electioneering in Bangladesh ends at midnight ahead of the February 12 elections."I...