"The vote had been seen as the first free and fair election held in Bangladesh for almost two decades and came after a period of significant political upheaval in the country. This victory was expected, said Salahuddin Ahmed, a leading BNP committee member. It is not surprising that the people of Bangladesh have placed their trust in a party capable of realising the dreams that our youth envisioned during the uprising."
"India was among the first countries to congratulate the BNP. Relations between the two neighbours had plummeted since the fall of Hasina and the message from Indian prime minister, congratulating the BNP on their decisive win, was seen to extend an olive branch to the new government. India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh, said Modi, adding that he was looking forward to working with Rahman."
Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed a sweeping victory in the first election since a Gen‑Z uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina, returning the party to power after 20 years. The vote was seen as the first free and fair election in almost two decades following major political upheaval. Salahuddin Ahmed, a senior BNP committee member, said the victory was expected and warned of a difficult task ahead, pledging a new era of democracy and zero tolerance for corruption while acknowledging challenges in eliminating discrimination. By 9am BNP had 181 seats to Jamaat‑e‑Islami’s 61; BNP aimed for 200 seats and a two‑thirds majority. India and the US congratulated the party. Rahman, back from 17 years in exile in December, is poised to become prime minister.
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