Economy and ties with neighbors likely focus of new government, expert says, as Bangladesh Nationalist Party begins 5-year term - Anadolu Ajansı

The chiefs of three armed forces paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday morning. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister held separate meetings with the Directors General of National Security Intelligence (NSI) and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).

Bangladesh's prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman on Saturday dedicated his landslide election win to those who "sacrificed for democracy", calling for unity after the first polls since a deadly

Speaking at a post-election press conference at the ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental in the capital, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stressed that Bangladesh's foreign policy prioritises national interest and people's welfare.

BNP has declared victory as it is projected to win 212 seats going by unofficial numbers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman, next Bangladesh PM hopeful. Follow for LIVE updates.

After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman returns to power, reshaping Bangladesh’s politics and forcing India to recalibrate strategy amid rising China influence, security anxieties and a fragile regional reset.

Tarique Rahman's BNP alliance wins a landslide 212 seats in the 2026 Bangladesh polls. Clarifying the ‘BJP’ victory in Bhola-1 and the path forward for the new government.

The Malaysian PM also expressed appreciation for his friend Dr Muhammad Yunus for his stewardship as Chief Adviser during this important transition and for ensuring that the democratic process proceeded smoothly.