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BNP Coalition Ousts Awami League; Future of Bangladesh Uncertain

2/14/2026

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a significant victory against Jamaat and formed a coalition with the NCP Gen Z party, removing Sheikh Hasina (Awami League) from power.
Muhammad Yunus fulfilled his promise of holding elections.
Questions exist about the political sustainability of these results without the Awami League.
The implications for India remain uncertain.
Ground reports will be provided by The Hindu's Kallol Bhattacherjee from Dhaka.

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Story summary

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a significant victory against Jamaat and formed a coalition with the NCP Gen Z party, removing Sheikh Hasina (Awami League) from power.
Muhammad Yunus fulfilled his promise of holding elections.
Questions exist about the political sustainability of these results without the Awami League.
The implications for India remain uncertain.
Ground reports will be provided by The Hindu's Kallol Bhattacherjee from Dhaka.