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Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, with an absolute majority and a strong opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami, will be a very effective combination for the country's next democratic path, a top BNP leader said on Friday as his party is set to regain power.With more than 151 seats in...

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...

Islamabad, February 13 Pakistan's top political leadership on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority in the parliamentary elections.BNP claimed victory in the crucial national election held after the 2024...

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...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed victory in the crucial general elections, marred by sporadic incidents of violence, to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024."The...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday claimed victory in the general elections of the South Asian nation, as results are being processed for the polls to elect a government that would replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the...

Dhaka, February 12 – Voting concluded across Bangladesh on Thursday in the country’s crucial general elections, marking a pivotal moment in its political landscape. The elections aimed to elect a new government, replacing the interim administration that took office after the Awami League’s rule...

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...

Dhaka, February 12 – Voting concluded on Thursday in Bangladesh's crucial general elections, with citizens casting their ballots to elect a new government. This election replaces the interim administration that took power after the Awami League's rule ended in August 2024.The 13th...

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...

On February 12, the people of Bangladesh voted in the crucial general elections, which were marred by sporadic incidents of violence, to elect a new government to replace the interim administration that took office after the Awami League regime fell in August 2024.The voting for the 13th...

Dhaka, February 12 For the first time in 30 years, the election symbol of the Awami League, the party of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina – the boat – has not appeared on the ballot paper in Bangladesh's crucial general election, which is being held on Thursday.This is the first election...

Dhaka, February 12 For the first time in 30 years, the boat, the Awami League's electoral symbol, will not appear on the ballot paper in Bangladesh's crucial general election.This election is the first since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in massive nationwide protests in August...

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 11 Expressing confidence that the BNP will form the next government in Bangladesh, a top party leader said it wants friendly relations with India, with a focus on early resolution of border issues.Ahead of the polling for the 13th parliamentary elections on Thursday, Bangladesh...

Dhaka, February 11 Leading political analysts expressed skepticism on Wednesday as Bangladesh is set to hold general elections on Thursday under an interim regime, with some expressing concerns about "uncertainties" and "manipulation" during the polling process.The 13th parliamentary elections...

Dhaka, February 9 The Election Commission of Bangladesh has issued a directive, prohibiting the use of mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centers on election day, sparking protests from right-wing political parties who threatened to besiege its office if the decision is not withdrawn...