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Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landmark general election

February 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
By France 24
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landmark general election

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won Bangladesh’s general election, with leader Tarique Rahman expected to form the next government after months of unrest and economic disruption in Bangladesh. The vote follows the 2024 uprising that removed former leader Sheikh Hasina, whose party was barred from running, while rival Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Shafiqur Rahman, conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won Bangladesh’s general election, with leader Tarique Rahman expected to form the next government after months of unrest and economic disruption in Bangladesh. The vote follows the 2024 uprising that removed former leader Sheikh Hasina, whose party was barred from running, while rival Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Shafiqur Rahman, conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won Bangladesh’s general election, with leader Tarique Rahman expected to form the next government after months of unrest and economic disruption in Bangladesh. The vote follows the 2024 uprising that removed former leader Sheikh Hasina, whose party was barred from running, while rival Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Shafiqur Rahman, conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition.

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