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

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.

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,

Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, 67, conceded defeat on Saturday after initial results published on Friday by the Election Commission gave the BNP and its allies at least 212 out of 299 parliamentary seats, while the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies won 77 seats.

The European Union welcomes the holding of genuinely competitive parliamentary elections and referendum in Bangladesh in a peaceful atmosphere.