The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appears to be leading with a clear majority in the 13th parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh, according to reports from the Bangladeshi media. The party has secured 149 seats, followed by the Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies with 39 seats. The Nationalist Party of Bangladesh, led by Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has won 152 seats. The elections were held for 299 seats in the Bangladeshi Parliament, with a total of 11,43,845 postal votes received by the returning officers. The postal voting was conducted for 4,95,551 voters living abroad and 6,48,294 voters…
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued a series of royal decrees appointing new ministers, officials, and making several key appointments, as well as retirements. According to Saudi media, the decrees include the appointment of Prince Faisal bin Abdulmohsen Al-Saud as Minister of Investment, while Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih has been appointed as a cabinet member. In other news, the women of South Union in Chanchpur’s Faridganj have exercised their right to vote for the first time in 56 years. Kenya closed its borders with Somalia in October 2011 due to frequent attacks by extremist groups.…
Article: In a significant development, Bangladesh went to the polls alongside a national referendum. Preliminary results from Dhaka indicate that 66% of voters have cast their ballots in favor of reforms. Conversely, 34% of voters have opposed the reforms. The referendum aimed to determine the future of the country’s political and constitutional framework. The proposed reforms, outlined in the July National Charter, include significant constitutional changes, such as limiting the prime minister to two terms and restoring an impartial caretaker government for future elections. Additionally, the reforms propose the establishment of a Senate with 100 nominated members, while the current…
Article: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured a significant victory in the 13th parliamentary elections, with party chairman Tarique Rahman emerging as the winner from the Bojra constituency. According to unofficial and unverified results, Tarique Rahman secured 216,284 votes, while Abidur Rahman of the Jamaat-e-Islami party came in second with 97,626 votes. The electoral commission has announced the official results for 297 constituencies, with Tarique Rahman declared the winner from Bojra. The BNP chairman cast his vote at a polling station in Dhaka’s Gulshan Model High School and College on Monday morning, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Zibeeda Rahman,…
The outcome of the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh continues, with Islamist Party candidate Shishir Manir acknowledging defeat to his rival from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). According to BNP media cell member Shiral Kabir Khan, the victory of Tarique Rahman, the BNP candidate, was evident based on unofficial results. Shishir Manir, in a Facebook post, acknowledged his defeat and congratulated his opponent, Nasiruddin Chowdhury. He wrote: “I extend my congratulations to Nasiruddin Chowdhury on his win in the Siamganj-2 constituency.” In the wake of the elections, several parties have expressed their perspectives. Amir of the Islamist Party, Shafiqur Rahman,…
Article: US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that a deal with Iran can be reached within a month. In a speech at an event, he stated that failure to reach a deal with Iran would have severe consequences. Trump also urged the Israeli people to speak out against their president, Benjamin Netanyahu, and not grant him clemency in a corruption case. He mentioned that Israel had lost 10 aircraft in a war, which he did not specify, and said that Netanyahu should not be granted pardon in the corruption case. According to media reports, Trump is expected to announce…
Bangladesh’s Nationalist Party (BNP) has achieved a resounding victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, securing two-thirds of the seats in the National Assembly. According to unofficial results, the BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has won 191 seats, while its alliance has secured 213 seats. In a significant development, the BNP has won both the Dhaka and Bogra constituencies, with Tarique Rahman emerging victorious in both seats. The Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has emerged as the second-largest party in the country, securing 76 seats. The National Citizens’ Party (Jena Zia), which fielded candidates in…
The Sultanate of Oman has announced that the first day of Ramadan 2026 will fall on February 19. According to foreign media reports, Oman is the first Arab country to announce the date of Ramadan a week before the official sighting of the crescent moon. According to the official media of Oman, Tuesday, February 18, will be the last day of the month of Sha’ban, and Thursday, February 19, 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. The birth of the Ramadan crescent in the country is expected to occur on February 17 at 5:01 PM. The Central…
Thailand and Bangladesh witnessed a series of deadly attacks in recent days, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. In a shocking incident, an 18-year-old suspect opened fire at a school in Thailand, killing the female principal and injuring a student. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but local media reports suggest that it may be linked to a personal grudge against a teacher. A similar incident occurred in Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, where a gunman opened fire at a market, killing six people. The police have since arrested the suspect. In Bangladesh, the Election Commission…
Article: US Attorney General Merrick Garland’s decision to decline an apology to the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has sparked outrage. During a hearing by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Democratic Party’s Pramila Jayapal asked the survivors to raise their hands if they had not yet met with the Department of Justice officials. All the survivors in the room, including those in Karachi who were involved in the Epstein files, raised their hands. Pramila Jayapal then asked Attorney General Garland if he would apologize to the survivors, but he refused, instead citing his predecessor Eric Holder’s stance on the matter.…
