Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions.

PM Narendra Modi has been invited to attend Bangladesh PM‑elect Tarique Rahman’s swearing‑in ceremony on Feb 17, with Dhaka also reaching out to other regional leaders, as per sources cited in Hindustan Times.

The Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory Friday in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024.

After securing a sweeping majority in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is all set to form a cabinet representing the new government.

India should take the initiative as the big neighbour. India should do the outreach. Bangladesh has held a robust

After a slow start, crowds converged on polling stations in the capital, Dhaka, and elsewhere later in the day. By 2:00 p.m., over 47% voters had cast their ballots, the Election Commission said.

Bangladesh has entered a decisive new phase following the 12 February 2026 general election, which delivered an

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party headed by the son of a former prime minister was projected to form the next government as the South Asian nation on Thursday held its first election since mass protests toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024.

Om Birla heads to Dhaka as Bangladesh’s new government takes oath — a visit sparking buzz over diplomatic undercurrents.

The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.

Bangladesh has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ceremony. However, he is unlikely to travel to Dhaka as he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day.