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BNP's Tarique Rahman Set to Lead Bangladesh After Victory

2/13/2026

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Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returning from exile, is poised to become Bangladesh's prime minister after his party won a parliamentary majority.
The BNP's parliamentary majority marks a shift away from Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Rahman aims to attract foreign investment.
He has proposed a two-term limit for prime ministers.
His stance on peace and stability signals reconciliation and restoring democracy, resonating with BNP supporters eager for change.

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Story summary

Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returning from exile, is poised to become Bangladesh's prime minister after his party won a parliamentary majority.
The BNP's parliamentary majority marks a shift away from Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Rahman aims to attract foreign investment.
He has proposed a two-term limit for prime ministers.
His stance on peace and stability signals reconciliation and restoring democracy, resonating with BNP supporters eager for change.