Athens, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza has resulted in Islamabad facing diplomatic crisis and inviting suspicion from radical Islamist outfits, including Hamas. Pakistan has contended that its participation in ISF for Gaza showed its commitment to Palestinian welfare. However, Pakistan’s decision has sparked opposition domestically and raised questions about Islamabad’s credibility as a supporter of Islamic cause, a report has state…
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Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) Tarique Rahman, the chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) who is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, returned to the country in December last year after 17 years of self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom amid a deepening political crisis. The 60-year-old is the eldest son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman and three-time Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.With the Awami League unable to participate in elections following the suspension of its reg…
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) Around 68 per cent of people pressed the ‘yes’ option as Bangladesh held the July Charter referendum alongside the 13th Parliamentary elections, local media reported on Friday citing an Election Commission (EC) official. EC Senior Secretary Akhter Ahmed was quoted as saying that 4,80,74,429 people voted for ‘yes’ in the referendum while 2,25,65,627 people pressed the ‘no’ button. Announcing the unofficial results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the nationwide…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rehman, congratulating him on his party’s triumph in the Bangladesh elections. PM Modi also expressed India’s support for Rehman’s endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of people of Bangladesh. “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and suppor…
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) Sheikh Rabiul Alam of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been declared the winner from Dhaka-10, describing the just-concluded parliamentary polls as the fairest he has witnessed in his political life.Speaking to IANS, Alam said the election marked a turning point for Bangladesh’s democratic process. “I have never seen such a fair election in Bangladesh before. I have witnessed elections five to six times earlier, but I have never seen anything like this. This is…
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) With the lowest level of women’s participation in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, seven female candidates emerged victorious, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), set to form the government with an absolute majority, saw six of its female candidates secure their respective seats under the paddy sheaf symbol.The elected women candidates from several constituencies include Afroza Khan Rita from Manikga…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Indian political leaders across parties reacted to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) decisive win in the 13th parliamentary elections, expressing hope for the restoration of democracy, regional stability, and stronger bilateral ties.Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “His mother has governed Bangladesh and won elections. Based on her past work and conduct, he will restore democracy. Bangladesh has been pushed into turmoil, with prot…
Dhaka, Feb 13 ( IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday warned that it would launch a strong movement if citizens’ opinions and voting rights were “manipulated” through any form of conspiracy, local media reported.Addressing reporters at the Election Commission premises in Dhaka, Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer stated that any attempt to undermine the people’s mandate and voting rights through conspiracies would prompt Jamaat to…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the next government in Bangladesh. In the elections held on February 12 in the absence of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, the BNP is headed to a landslide victory, while the Jamaat-e-Islami is likely to finish a distant second. India has hoped for a BNP win as it is easier to do business with them than the Jamaat, which is perceived to be anti-India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congratulate BN…
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance have claimed a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results.The announced results showed that the BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats, setting the stage for the formation of a new government led by BNP.Citing party sources, Bangladeshi Bengali Daily, Jugantor reported that party chairman Tarique Rahman is set to lead the government, marking the return of …