Bangladesh, born from the sacrifices of 1971, now confronts questions of democratic legitimacy and sovereignty after the 12 February 2026...
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BSF arrests alleged PCJSS cadre at Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura
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Trump’s strategic ultimatum to Dhaka: Trade, defense, and the price of alignment
U.S. President Donald Trump’s message to Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman signals more than diplomatic courtesy—it ties trade access...
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658 Bangladeshi nationals detected Since 2021, Home Minister cautions against vigilantism
Meghalaya detected 658 illegal Bangladeshi entrants since 2021, deporting 194 so far. The government warned against harassing genuine Indian citizens...
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Bangladesh awakens: citizens urge the arrest of Yunus and advisors as power shifts loom
Protests across Bangladesh demand accountability from interim chief Muhammad Yunus over last year’s unrest.
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Post election Bangladesh faces rising violence and communal strain
Post-election violence in Bangladesh has left several dead and hundreds injured across multiple districts. The unrest raises concerns over minority...
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BNP’s Tarique Rahman signals balanced foreign policy as government formation nears
With a sweeping mandate in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman is poised to form Bangladesh’s next...
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BNP set to form government after landslide victory in Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to return to power with a landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary election,...
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BNP poised for return to power as Referendum ‘Yes’ vote near approval
Early results from Bangladesh’s 13th election show a strong comeback for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, with significant gains by Jamaat-e-Islami...
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Bangladesh’s big vote and the bigger doubts
Bangladesh held its most consequential election in years, but the day unfolded amid confusion, allegations of rigging and visible confrontation...
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Bangladesh casts ballots in post-Hasina transition marked by tight security and political friction
Bangladesh voted in its first national election since Sheikh Hasina’s fall, amid heavy security, scattered violence, and sharp BNP–Jamaat rivalry,...
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Bangladesh votes in pivotal 13th Parliamentary Election amid tensions and uncertainty
Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election began amid tight security and sharp BNP–Jamaat rivalry, seen as a key test of democracy without...
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Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election heads to the polls — A defining test of cash-driven politics
As Bangladesh heads into its 13th parliamentary election, the absence of the Awami League has triggered the largest voter realignment...
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Bangladesh election, media scrutiny and safety concerns
Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election faces global scrutiny amid political tensions, press freedom concerns, and questions over democratic credibility.
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Elections in the shadow of minority blood and denial in Yunus’s Bangladesh
Rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh cast a shadow over upcoming elections, challenging claims that reports of violence are mere...
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Women at the heart of the vote. How Bangladesh’s parties are courting and contradicting female voters
Women voters are central to Bangladesh’s February 12 election, with parties competing on gender-focused promises. However, ideological contradictions and alliances...
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Without AL, Bangladesh braces for historic dual polls under tight security
Bangladesh heads into historic dual elections without the Awami League, voting for parliament and constitutional reforms under heavy security and...
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Meghalaya’s illegal rat-hole coal mines and the cost of silence
Meghalaya’s illegal coal mining crisis exposes years of silence and governance failure as a deadly rat-hole mine blast revives demands...
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From exile to the campaign trail, Tarique Rahman’s return redefines Bangladesh’s February 12 election
Tarique Rahman’s return has turned Bangladesh’s February 12 election into a crucial test of democratic restoration after the 2024 uprising....
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