Bangladesh's BNP Wins 2-Thirds Majority in Landmark Election
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BNP has declared victory as it is projected to win 212 seats going by unofficial numbers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman, next Bangladesh PM hopeful. Follow for LIVE updates.
After a heavy day of polling, the Bangladesh election results are in. The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory, defeating the Jamaat-e-Islami and youth-led NCP coalition.
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BNP Heads For Historic Comeback In Bangladesh As Tarique Rahman Leads From Front, Jamaat Poised to Be Oppn
Bangladesh election results: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appears poised for a decisive comeback in the country’s general elections, with early results indicating a commanding lead as vote counting continues.
As per the provisional figures, Tarique Rahman, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, secured 216,284 votes against his rival's 97,626 votes.
Violence and turbulence marred the elections in Bangladesh as the country attempts to move from a transitional government to an elected one
Sajeeb Wazed signals possible outreach to the BNP during Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, criticises Jamaat-e-Islami, and insists the barred Awami League remains politically relevant despite its absence.