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Jamaat chief Shafiqur threatens street protests over 'vote manipulation', post-election attacks on activists

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has threatened to take to the streets if steps are not taken immediately to address allegations of vote rigging and stop post-election attacks o... Read More


Jatiya Party shut out in Rangpur stronghold as Quader, Patwary finish 3rd

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Jatiya Party has failed to secure a single seat in Rangpur, long regarded as the party's stronghold, in the Feb 12 election. In a major setback, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader ... Read More


BNP is poised for power in Bangladesh with absolute majority

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- For a second time, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to form a majority government following a mass uprising. The party is returning to power after two long decades a... Read More


Rubio congratulates BNP, Tarique on victory

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, its chair Tarique Rahman, and the people of Bangladesh on their victory in the national election... Read More


China congratulates BNP, calls Bangladesh polls 'free and successful'

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- China has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), describing the parliamentary election as "free and successful" as results point to an absolute majority for the party.... Read More


BNP's Jahangir wins Dhaka-18 seat

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP candidate SM Jahangir has won the Dhaka-18 constituency, covering Uttara, Turag, Khilkhet, Dakshinkhan, Uttar Khan and the airport area, by a margin of 33,000 votes. Jahangir re... Read More


Modi congratulates Tarique on election win, pledges India's support for Bangladesh's progress

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following his sweeping victory in Bangladesh's election. During the call on Friday afternoon, Modi co... Read More


Dhaka-13: BNP's Hajjaj wins by 2,320 votes as rival Mamunul alleges fake ballots, delays

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP candidate Bobby Hajjaj has been declared winner in Dhaka‑13 constituency, covering Mohammadpur and Dhanmondi, despite allegations of irregularities. Hajjaj secured 88,387 ... Read More


Rout in Rangpur stronghold for Jatiya Party as Jamaat seals five seats, NCP one

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Jatiya Party has suffered a comprehensive defeat in Rangpur, losing all six parliamentary seats in a region long regarded as its political heartland. Party Chairman GM Quader fi... Read More


Tarique Rahman wins Dhaka-17 by 4,399 votes

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has won the Dhaka-17 constituency by a margin of 4,399 votes. Tarique secured 72,699 votes, according to results signed by the returning officer early Fr... Read More