BNP in the headlines as Tarique Rahman’s BNP-led govt takes power after recent elections and Khaleda Zia’s passing reshapes the party. Bio: main opposition maven Khaleda Zia, now succeeded by Rahman. 140 chars.
As of March 22, 2026, Vietnam concluded its five-yearly parliamentary election with the Communist Party maintaining dominance and results expected by March 23. Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, secured a parliamentary majority amid a court challenge over ballot secrecy. Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balendra Shah, won a historic majority, positioning him as the likely youngest prime minister.