Bangladesh-India reset stalls over Hasina: What would break the deadlock?
Analysts say an Indian commitment not to allow ousted Bangladesh PM to engage in politics from their soil would help.

Analysts say an Indian commitment not to allow ousted Bangladesh PM to engage in politics from their soil would help.








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Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.

Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and newly elected lawmakers have been sworn into parliament.
‘Let the practice of democracy continue,’ said Yunus, who has overseen country’s post-uprising transition since 2024.
The victorious BNP was sceptical of constitutional reforms outlined in July Charter – now it must implement them.

Bangladesh heads to its first election since protests toppled Sheikh Hasina.

Prapti Taposhi took part in the Bangladesh student-led protests in 2024, which ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The young leader of the protest-born National Citizen Party has teamed up with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest elections.
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country’s history.
The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That’s exciting many. But others can’t vote — or won’t.