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"We must remain united": Tarique Rahman after BNP's decisive election triu
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BNP chief Tarique Rahman urged national unity after his party's decisive parliamentary election victory. Calling it a mandate for democracy, he thanked supporters and warned of challenges ahead, citing a fragile economy and weakened institutions. The BNP-led alliance won 212 seats. Rahman
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We welcome congratulations from PM Modi: BNP Media Cell after landslide el
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Khan, while talking to ANI, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings to BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman on his win.
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Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll r
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The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.
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Sheikh Hasina calls Bangladesh polls "disgraceful chapter", seeks Yunus' r
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Sheikh Hasina challenged the legitimacy of Bangladesh's February 12 elections, calling them a "disgraceful chapter" for democracy. She alleged manipulation, unrealistic turnout figures, and irregularities, and demanded annulment of the polls, Muhammad Yunus's resignation, release of polit
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"Triumph of democracy": Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim congratulates Tarique R
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday warmly congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman and the party on their emphatic victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, describing the outcome as a clear triumph of democracy after a period of e
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"Victory of Tarique Rahman is victory for democracy": Former diplomat Veen
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Former High Commissioner Veena Sikri hailed Bangladesh's election results as a victory for democracy after the BNP secured an absolute majority. She called the outcome a setback for Islamist forces, highlighted voters' rejection of extremism, noted the Awami League's absence, and expressed o
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"Against democracy, freedom of speech": Mallikarjun Kharge after big porti
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Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said a big portion of his speech during the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on February 4 was removed from the official record without justification.
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"No violation of democracy or federal structure": ONOE JPC Chairman PP Cho
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Speaking to ANI after the meeting, the Chairman highlighted the benefits of the proposed reform, noting that it does not violate democracy, and urged all parties to come together to implement it.
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Fiji: India adopts Commonwealth's Nadi Declaration to strengthen democracy
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The commitments, set out in an outcome statement issued on February 11 (Wednesday), followed three days of discussions among ministers, with input from diverse stakeholders, including disability rights advocates and legal innovators.
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Bangladesh National Polls: Activist Nasreen warns of Jamaat's Islamist thr
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In a statement, Nasreen warned against what she described as the "Islamist threat" posed by Jamaat, while cautioning that the BNP would face "very serious challenges" if either of them came to power.
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"Should be aware of the limits of his words": BJP Jagdambika Pal pulls up
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In a heated Lok Sabha exchange, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal slammed Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he "should be aware of the limits of his words and language" and questioning its place in parliamentary democracy.
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Its birthday of a new Bangladesh, says Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus after
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Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today described the election and referendum as a moment of national joy and renewal.
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