Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female PM, died aged 80 amid political mourning. She led the BNP and shaped Bangladesh politics for decades.
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.
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Bangladesh's recent elections resulted in a landslide victory for Tarique Rahman's BNP, ending Sheikh Hasina's long rule. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus stepped down, endorsing democratic reforms and setting a new political course amid months of turmoil and protests.
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister after his party's landslide victory, returning the BNP to power after 17 years. The election was marked by a ban on the main opposition, Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, amid political turmoil and promises of reform.
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.