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"Good news": Taslima Nasreen welcomes defeat of Jamaat-e-Islami in Banglad
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
She said that the defeat of Islamist factions is not just a political change, but a temporary reprieve for secularism and women's rights. She highlighted Jamaat-e-Islami, specifically targeting Hindu homes and lives, forced imposition of veils and the exclusion of women from the political
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BNP secures absolute majority with 209 seats as Bangladesh heads for new g
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh's Election Commission has declared the official results for 297 constituencies in the 13th National Parliament election.
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"Victory of Tarique Rahman is victory for democracy": Former diplomat Veen
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
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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"BNP slightly more responsible than Jamaat-e-Islami": Congress leader Udit
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Sheikh Hasina's party was barred from contesting the elections. It was the only party that used to be liberal. Now, it includes Shafiqur Rahman and Tariq Rahman. One is led by the BNP, and the other by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Both are now radical," Raj told ANI.
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'Set to form government', says BNP as projected results show Rahman's win
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday said that it is set to form the government as vote counting is underway for the 13th parliamentary elections in the country.
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Bangladesh Polls: Projected results show BNP winning in 151 constituencies
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Dhaka Tribune, early morning vote counting showed BNP winning 151 constituencies so far. It further mentioned that the initial trends indicated Jamaat-e-Islami would emerge as the main opposition, securing 43 seats.
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Bangladesh: BNP closes exile, leads unofficial poll results
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Rahman has been unofficially declared elected from the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency after securing a decisive victory over his nearest rival, as per Daily Star.
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Tarique Rahman's BNP takes early lead in parliamentary election; Jamaat po
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituency win of BNP Chairman was reported by Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP Media Cell.
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Peaceful polls to alleged lapses: Bangladesh votes for political stability
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
People queued at polling stations nationwide for the 13th Parliamentary Election and constitutional referendum, with the two major political stakeholders, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, making contrasting claims as polling concluded
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"Taken on board India's inputs....": MEA on UN report highlighting JeM's r
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The 37th Analytical and Support Sanctions Monitoring Team report acknowledges India's inputs on cross-border terrorism. The UN report linked Jaish-e-Mohammed to the Red Fort attack, claiming 15 lives, and noted the group's women-only wing, Jamaat ul-Muminat, aims to support terrorist atta
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Bangladesh National Polls: Activist Nasreen warns of Jamaat's Islamist thr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
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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"Absence of Awami league worrying," says former Diplomat as Bangladesh vot
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The election is widely viewed as a defining moment for the country's future, particularly given the absence of the Awami League, a party that has ruled four times but is not participating in the current electoral process.
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