Tarique Rahman - the 60-year-old scion of a political dynasty that has dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades - has emerged with a thumping majority.

Tarique Rahman is set to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, 18 months after mass protests ousted its longest-serving leader.

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.

In today’s newsletter, the government further tightens regulations about AI-generated content. But first, an important election in Bangladesh.

Bangladeshis voted in a pivotal election for the South Asian nation after the 2024 ouster of long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z‑driven uprising.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Tarique Rahman has claimed victory in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections. Rahman, the son of fo

Bangladesh is holding national elections for the first time since 2024, when a student movement ousted the prime minister.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, in the first press conference after his party's thumping victory, called for national unity and responsible governance as Bangladesh begins a new chapter marked by economic fragility,