Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election
Summary
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide victory in the country's historic parliamentary election, securing a two-thirds majority amid hopes of restoring political stability after months of unrest.
Key Points
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, securing 209 out of 300 seats.
- The election followed the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that toppled former premier Sheikh Hasina.
- The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, promised financial aid, term limits for the prime minister, economic boosts, and anti-corruption measures.
- Awami League was barred from contesting, and its leader Sheikh Hasina denounced the election as a farce held without real voter participation.
