Tarique Rahman
Bangladesh Prepares for 13th Parliamentary Elections: BNP Announces Candidates with Tarique Rahman Set to Lead
Nov 04, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Bangladesh moves toward democratic transition as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announces 237 candidates for February elections, with Tarique Rahman positioned to become Prime Minister if victorious. Former PM Khaleda Zia will contest from three seats, while banned Jamaat-e-Islami returns to electoral politics following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow in August 2024. The country continues under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary election.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia and Son Tarique Rahman to Contest in Upcoming February Elections
Nov 03, 2025 10:51 pm CST
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia of Bangladesh will contest in the upcoming February elections alongside her son Tarique Rahman. The 80-year-old political figure leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, considered the frontrunner following the overthrow of her longtime rival Sheikh Hasina. This marks a significant political comeback after Zia's imprisonment and subsequent release when Hasina's government fell in August 2024.
Bangladesh Political Parties Divided Over July National Charter 2025 as Signing Ceremony Approaches
Oct 17, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal moment as major political parties gather to sign the July National Charter 2025, a document designed to guide the country's democratic renewal process. While many parties support Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's initiative, the National Citizen Party and several left-leaning groups refuse to sign, citing concerns about legal legitimacy. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to sign despite disagreements over implementation, highlighting the complex political landscape as Bangladesh moves toward elections after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in 2024.
Opinion | A Year After Hasina's Ouster, Stability Still Eludes Bangladesh
Aug 05, 2025 01:28 pm CST
Even after a year, instability in Bangladesh has not subsided. We all await, with keen anticipation, the announcement of elections in the country.