Bangladesh
23 articles
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won 212 of the 299 parliamentary seats during Bangladesh's recent general election, marking it as the first free and fair national vote in nearly two decades. BN...
Following its electoral victory, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to recalibrate Dhaka’s diplomatic relationships with India, Pakistan, China, while also considering U.S. concerns over China's...
Bangladesh's main opposition party BNP secured victory in the country's recent parliamentary election, marking the first vote since last year's Gen Z-led uprising that removed Prime Minister Sheikh Ha...
The U.S. is taking steps to counterbalance China's influence in Bangladesh after China signed a defense agreement with the country to build a drone factory near India’s border, raising concerns among ...
Bangladesh recently held an election deemed highly significant, particularly following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The polling favored the ruling Awami League party which operates unde...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed a victory in the country's first parliamentary elections following the 2024 Generation Z-led uprising....
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party achieved a decisive victory in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election, representing an important shift as the country grapples with democratic reforms and economic c...
Following the 2024 ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina due to a youth-led uprising, Bangladesh is holding an election considered crucial for its future stability....
Bangladeshi migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are voting for the first time via postal ballot, marking a significant step towards political inclusion despite facing challenges. Mai...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a significant victory in the 13th national parliamentary election with a substantial win of 212 seats. The landslide was fueled by public fatigue and str...
A new US-Bangladesh trade deal finalized on February 9, 2026, aims to bolster Bangladesh's $8 billion export corridor to the United States in a climate of growing global protectionism. Despite some cr...
Bangladeshis vote on February 12th amidst the collapse of an autocratic regime, aiming to build a new democratic republic despite lingering influences from the old political guard....
Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP), has claimed an overwhelming victory in the recent elections and thanked those who 'sacrificed for democracy'. The election results follo...
After this week's election in Bangladesh, China's influence is expected to grow further. Despite this, both politicians and analysts believe that due to geographical proximity, India cannot be entirel...
On February 9, days before a significant general election in Bangladesh, representatives from Dhaka are scheduled to meet in Washington to finalize a trade agreement with the United States. Critics vi...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), following a landslide victory in recent elections, has indicated its intention to strengthen relations with India by fostering mutual respect and shared interes...
Prominent Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen has hailed the defeat of Jamaat-e-Islami in recent general elections as a significant blow to Islamist extremism. She sees this outcome not pr...
A NATO Joint Planning Team has been dispatched to Sofia, Bulgaria, to improve the country's role in Eastern Sentry, an important Alliance initiative aimed at enhancing situational awareness and streng...
In Bangladesh's recent elections, political parties failed to meet their promise of nominating more female candidates, despite women playing a significant role in the 2024 protest movement against onl...
Experts analyze the implications of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party winning parliamentary majority in Bangladesh's recent elections and discuss potential regional impacts....
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on the party's victory in the recent parliamentary elections. In a social media po...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, seeks to improve relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India, as the country approaches a general election on February 12th...
A quiz on significant events of the week from Feb. 7: Bangladesh, Barbados, and Thailand conduct votes; Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Washington; and Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs a...