New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Reacting to the Bangladesh parliamentary election results, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said that he hopes security of minorities is handled effectively.Speaking to IANS, Bhagat said, “First of all, I extend my best wishes to them, and we hope that the government remains sensitive and lives up to the expectations of the people. Most importantly, we hope that the security of minorities and all related matters are handled effectively — that is our sincere wish.”BJP lea…
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Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its chairperson, Tarique Rahman, on their landmark victory. He noted that the US looks forward to collaborating with Bangladesh to achieve mutual goals of prosperity and security.“Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory. The United States looks for…
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 …
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman for leading his party, the BNP, to a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership.”He further said that …
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday expressed satisfaction after casting his vote in the national election, stating that he remains fully confident about his party securing victory, according to local media reports.Tarique exercised his franchise at the Gulshan Model High School and College Centre in Dhaka. Speaking to reporters after voting, he said that the people of Bangladesh had been waiting for this moment for over a decade, reported …
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) As polling began for high-stakes Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh on Thursday, the Awami League appealed to the international community to save the country from collapsing, calling the polls a “sham”.The party stated that this “staged exercise” is not just about sidelining the Awami League but also excludes several political parties that oppose radical ideology and advocate for a liberal Bangladesh.It claimed that millions of voters aligned with the political be…
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) Bangladesh is set to hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, nearly 18 months after the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule following massive nationwide protests. The country has since been governed by an interim administration, during which Bangladesh witnessed continued protests, the rise of hardline Islamic groups, and incidents of violence against minorities.The political landscape is now expected to undergo a significant shift …
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on Thursday is unlikely to bring any significant change, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) possibly assuming power, the Jamaat-e-Islami gaining ground, and a few students entering parliament. While power may shift in the South Asian nation, the entrenched bargain — “cheap labour, hollow institutions, money siphoned abroad, dissent managed” — will endure, a report said on Wednesday.“From afar, Bangladesh’s upcoming election …
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) In the lead-up to the elections in Bangladesh, discussions have emerged regarding violence, human rights abuses, and the oppression of minority groups. However, women in the nation are also voicing their concerns about their rights in the aftermath of the results being declared. It is the Jamaat-e-Islami, which the women are worried about, and many say that if this party comes to power, they can say goodbye to their freedom.The same women who were at the forefront of the…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Bangladesh is poised barely two days away from one of the most consequential elections since its independence in 1971, with its 13th national election to be held on Thursday, February 12, to select its next government and a Prime Minister. A ban on the Awami League, ousted in August 2024 in a student-led protest, pits the contest primarily between two major groups, one led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the other by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. For years, Aw…