EXPLAINED | Friends or foes? What would Tarique Rahman's govt in Bangladesh mean for Pakistan
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With Tarique Rahman poised to lead the government, attention is now turning to the future of Bangladesh-Pakistan relations. While the BNP may not drastically alter the overall dynamic with Pakistan, Bangladesh will also need to prioritise strengthening its relationship with India, given the broader regional context.
Bangladesh held its general elections on February 12, 2026, with the results announced on Friday, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of the neighbouring country. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a landslide victory, winning well over the 151 seats required to form a government in the 300-member Parliament. With this decisive mandate, Rahman is set to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance emerged as the principal opposition, and the outcome of the election has drawn reactions from political circles both within the country and internationally.
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