BNP: Back in power after 20 years
The Hindu
The BNP's return to power after 20 years marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape following recent elections.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), after 20-years, is set to stake claim to form government in Bangladesh by winning 212 of 300 seats in Bangladesh general elections. Tarique Rahman, son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, is poised to become Bangladesh’s prime minister, revealed senior politicians in BNP.
Mr. Rahman won in complete majority from Dhaka-17, and Bogura-6, a BNP stronghold.
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The BNP was formed in 1978 by Ziaur Rahman, the voice that declared Bangladesh’s independence over radio on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after the Pakistani military launched Operation Searchlight.
After the 1971 War of Independence, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the Prime Minister and in the coming years, brought in a constitutional amendment making him the “unimpeachable” President. The Bangabandhu and most of his family members were brutally gunned down on August 15, 1975 after a military coup. Army chief Brigadier Khalid Musharaf took over the regime and Ziaur Rahman was his deputy.
Ziaur Rahman’s role as a Deputy Army Chief marked turbulent period in Bangladesh. He gradually consolidated power and became President in 1977. Shortly after assuming presidency, he held a national referendum to support his role.
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