Bangladesh’s post-Hasina moment saw Muhammad Yunus step down, Tarique Rahman’s BNP win election and the nation face a test of whether democratic renewal can replace decades of entrenched abuses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/19/world/bangladeshs-historic-vote/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #bangladesh #muhammadyunus #sheikhhasina #india #bnp #tariquerahman #jamaateislami #awamileague #ziaurrahman #khaledazia
India is swiftly working to shore up relations with Bangladesh following last week’s election that swept into power a former ruling party known for prioritizing closer links with China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/18/asia-pacific/politics/india-bangladesh-new-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #india #bangladesh #sheikhhasina #mohammedshahabuddin #tariquerahman
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman and top contender for prime minister Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile, ahead of the Feb. 12 election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/25/asia-pacific/politics/bangladesh-pm-candidate-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #bangladesh #southasia #dhaka #tariquerahman