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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.
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
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.
In today’s newsletter, the government further tightens regulations about AI-generated content. But first, an important election in Bangladesh.
The first vote since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster favors a dynastic party but could see the Islamists rise.
Bangladesh conducted its first election post-2024 protests ousting Sheikh Hasina. The BNP-led alliance leads with early projections showing 85 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami secured 26.