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Former US official Lisa Curtis Calls Bangladesh Elections a ‘Win for Democracy,’ Flags Jamaat-e-Islami Concerns

Washington: Former White House South Asia official Lisa Curtis called Bangladesh’s largely peaceful elections “a good day for democracy”, while warning that the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and institutional weaknesses leave significant questions for the country’s future. “Well, I think today is a good day for Bangladeshi democracy,” Curtis told IANS in an exclusive interview as

PM Modi Speaks to Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman on BNP Election Victory, Pledges India’s Support

New Delhi: Narendra Modi spoke to Tarique Rahman on Friday, congratulating him on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s electoral triumph and expressing India’s support for his efforts to meet the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed

BNP’s Landslide Win in Bangladesh: What Tarique Rahman’s Victory Means for India and Regional Politics

Mumbai: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the next government in Bangladesh following the February 12 elections, in which Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League abstained from contesting. With a sweeping mandate, BNP chief Tarique Rahman is poised to assume leadership, while the Jamaat-e-Islami is expected to finish second, marking a significant rise in

Bangladesh Elections 2026: BNP Calls for Strong Ties With Neighbours as Voting Continues in 13th Parliamentary Polls

Dhaka: As voting progresses in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, BNP spokesperson Mahdi Amin emphasised the need to maintain strong diplomatic relations with all countries, including neighbouring nations, amid heightened political focus during the national polls. Commenting on how he perceives the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in fostering a strong and vibrant Indo-Bangladesh relationship,

Bangladesh Elections: Targetted Hindus Could Decide Outcome Amid Rising Islamist Violence

New Delhi: As the campaign for the February 12 Bangladesh elections concludes, the country faces political turmoil following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Reports indicate that minority Hindus have been disproportionately affected amid rising radical Islamist activities under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Interestingly, the Hindu votes are very crucial in these elections. Both the Jamaat-e-Islami and

US Lawmakers Flag Alleged Attacks on Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections

Washington: US lawmakers have raised concerns over reported human rights violations and violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, calling for greater global attention as the country prepares for upcoming elections. At a Congressional briefing, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said the forum was intended to spotlight abuses that often go unreported. “Human rights is an

How Two Women Shaped Bangladesh’s Political Landscape for Decades

New Delhi: Despite challenges across social and economic fronts, Bangladesh’s political landscape for years revolved around the enduring dominance of two influential women leaders who shaped the nation’s governance and policy direction. As the South Asian nation heads towards elections, the first after the bloody and violent uprising of 2024, a strange vacuum occupies its

Bangladesh Poll a “Sham” With No Credibility, Says Former Foreign Minister

Washington: Bangladesh’s former foreign minister A K Abdul Momen has termed the upcoming parliamentary election a “sham election,” urging the United States to reject the vote and refuse recognition, citing the banning of major parties and denial of full public participation. The election, scheduled for February 12, has been “prearranged,” Momen alleged in an interview

Tarique Rahman Slams Jamaat-e-Islami Over Anti-Women Remarks Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

Dhaka: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has sharply criticised Jamaat-e-Islami for alleged derogatory comments about women, warning that such rhetoric threatens women’s rights and safety as Bangladesh heads toward its February 12 elections. The remarks came after Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman, in a recent post on his social media platform X, claimed that women pushed out

Leaked US Diplomatic Recording Sparks Fresh Row Over Bangladesh’s 2024 Political Upheaval

New Delhi: Months after Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted in Bangladesh following a student-led mass movement, a leaked US diplomatic recording has triggered a new political storm. The disclosure has fuelled competing claims and counterclaims over the events that led to the dramatic 2024 regime change in the neighbouring country. The leaked US diplomatic recording

Tag: South Asia politics

Former US official Lisa Curtis Calls Bangladesh Elections a ‘Win for Democracy,’ Flags Jamaat-e-Islami Concerns

PM Modi Speaks to Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman on BNP Election Victory, Pledges India’s Support

BNP’s Landslide Win in Bangladesh: What Tarique Rahman’s Victory Means for India and Regional Politics

Bangladesh Elections 2026: BNP Calls for Strong Ties With Neighbours as Voting Continues in 13th Parliamentary Polls

Bangladesh Elections: Targetted Hindus Could Decide Outcome Amid Rising Islamist Violence

US Lawmakers Flag Alleged Attacks on Religious Minorities in Bangladesh Ahead of Elections

How Two Women Shaped Bangladesh’s Political Landscape for Decades

Bangladesh Poll a “Sham” With No Credibility, Says Former Foreign Minister

Tarique Rahman Slams Jamaat-e-Islami Over Anti-Women Remarks Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

Leaked US Diplomatic Recording Sparks Fresh Row Over Bangladesh’s 2024 Political Upheaval

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