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Bangladesh faces major political change after BNP wins clear majority. Tarique Rahman is poised to become prime minister.

February 13, 2026

Unofficial results for 296 of 299 seats in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election show the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its alliance winning 212 seats, positioning the party to form the next government. Results were released by returning officers after Thursday night’s vote count. The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 70 seats, while other […]

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Bangladesh begins counting votes after first competitive national election in years

February 12, 2026

Bangladesh began counting votes Thursday night after what officials and witnesses described as the country’s first genuinely competitive national election in years and the first since the 2024 youth-led uprising that ended the long rule of Sheikh Hasina.

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Bangladesh election campaigns are ongoing in an enthusiastic environment, says chief adviser. The election is scheduled to be held on February 12.

February 8, 2026

The preparatory phase of Bangladesh’s National Parliament election has been completed “very well” so far, according to Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the interim government.

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Bangladesh secures duty-free garment access to Japan under new EPA

February 8, 2026

Bangladesh’s signing of an economic partnership agreement with Japan has drawn a mixed response from businesses and trade experts, who see both strategic gains and significant long-term risks for the economy as the country approaches graduation from least developed country status.

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Key Provisions of the US-Bangladesh Trade Deal

February 8, 2026

The new US-Bangladesh trade deal, known as “Cotton-for-Garments,” contains several central provisions aimed at maintaining Bangladesh’s export competitiveness while adapting to stricter global trading rules.

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US-Bangladesh Agreement Aims To Protect Export-Driven Economy

February 8, 2026

On February 9, just before Bangladesh’s general election, both the United States and Bangladesh are expected to sign a crucial pre-election trade deal that could reshape the country’s economy. The agreement, dubbed “Cotton-for-Garments,” offers US tariff-free access in exchange for reciprocal commitments from Bangladesh on intellectual property and digital trade standards.

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Bangladesh must press army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman to discipline those behind journalist detentions

February 8, 2026

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman must be urged to discipline those involved in the recent detention of Bangladesh Times journalists.

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Army detains multiple Bangladesh Times journalists in Dhaka

February 8, 2026

Army personnel allegedly detained 21 journalists and staffers from Bangladesh Times in Dhaka’s Nikunja area last night.

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Remitters boost cash flow ahead of Ramadan, election amid stable forex market

February 2, 2026

January saw Bangladesh receive a nine-month high of $3.17 billion in remittances, up 45% from the same month last year, according to central bank data.

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Bangladesh election commission site exposes data of 14,000 journalists

February 1, 2026

Personal information of about 14,000 journalists seeking to cover Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum was leaked after becoming publicly accessible on the Election Commission’s online system, according to reports in the local Bangladeshi media.