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BNP is back in the spotlight as Bangladesh gears up for tense elections amid political chaos and violence. Founded in 1978, it’s the main opposition party.

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Bangladesh Election Set Amid Political Turmoil

On December 11, 2025, Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced elections for 300 parliamentary seats and a national referendum on political reforms, scheduled amid ongoing political unrest. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus excludes former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League from the ballot. Meanwhile, British MP Tulip Siddiq was sentenced in absentia to two years for corruption linked to illegal land allocation involving Hasina's family.

Rahman Returns to Lead BNP

Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's BNP, returned to Dhaka after years in London amid political upheaval. His arrival boosts BNP's prospects ahead of February elections, as the country faces a fragile transition following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and ongoing tensions.