Jamaat-e-Islami is in the news as Bangladesh gears up for contested elections amid political turmoil. Founded in 1941 by Maududi, it's a major Islamist group.
Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election, marking a major political shift after the 2024 unrest that ousted Sheikh Hasina. The election, overseen by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, was largely peaceful but occurred amid concerns over democratic backsliding and political violence. Results are unofficial, but BNP asserts it has enough seats to govern alone.
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.