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Dhaka, February 15 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which won a two-thirds majority in the recent general elections, received nearly 50 per cent of the votes, while its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, secured 31.76 per cent, according to the Election Commission on Sunday.An EC spokesman...

FGN11 UN-INDIA-GUTERRESIndia 'very successful' emerging economy; right place to host AI summit: UN Chief GuterresUnited Nations: India is a "very successful" emerging economy with a greater influence in global affairs, and is the "right place" to host the AI summit, UN Secretary-General...

Dhaka, February 15 The newly elected Members of Parliament of Bangladesh are scheduled to take the oath on Tuesday morning, followed by the swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet in the evening, local media reported.Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin is likely to administer the...

Dhaka, February 15 Bangladesh wants to reset ties with India on a fresh footing now that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party no longer hold power, Humayun Kabir, advisor to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, has said, asserting that the two nations should work together for...

Dhaka, February 14 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which secured a landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, said on Saturday that it looked forward to constructive engagement with India, with a shared commitment to peace and stability in South Asia.The Bangladesh Nationalist...

Dhaka, February 14 BNP chairperson and soon-to-be prime minister of Bangladesh, on Saturday, said that the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina “depends on the legal process.”The comments by the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) came a day after one of his senior...

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 BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman called on Saturday for maintaining law and order "at all costs" and sought cooperation from everyone in building a safe and humane Bangladesh.Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a resounding victory on Friday, winning more than...

Dhaka, February 14 – Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) victory in the general elections, citizens across the country have expressed optimism that Bangladesh is poised to enter a more peaceful phase after months marked by unrest and a deteriorating law and order situation.The...

Washington, February 14 – Former White House official Lisa Curtis described the election results as "a good day for Bangladeshi democracy," noting the largely peaceful conduct of the elections as a positive sign, while also highlighting the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and the damage to institutions...

Dhaka, February 14 Bangladesh's Election Commission has published a gazette listing the newly elected members of Parliament from the 13th general election, paving the way for their inauguration, media reports said on Saturday.The gazette was published for 297 out of the 300 parliamentary...

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 A referendum on the implementation of a reform package saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the "yes" vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced on Friday.Voting for the 13th parliamentary elections was held on Thursday along with the...

Beijing, February 13 China congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on its landslide victory in the general elections on Friday, expressing its readiness to work with Dhaka to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the Strategic Cooperative Partnership.The BNP...

Dhaka, February 13 Tarique Rahman, who lived in London in self-exile for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh, with the party founded by his father set to return to power after a 20-year gap.The 60-year-old leader's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 209 out of 297...

Dhaka, February 13 A referendum on the implementation of a reform package saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the 'yes' vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced on Friday.Voting for the 13th parliamentary elections was held on Thursday along with the...

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...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a landslide victory in the general elections, reiterated its firm stance on seeking the extradition of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial on Friday."The foreign minister has already made...

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...