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Ahsan Iqbal to attend Bangladesh’s PM-elect Tarique Rehman’s oath-taking ceremony in Dhaka
WorldDawn27d ago

Ahsan Iqbal to attend Bangladesh’s PM-elect Tarique Rehman’s oath-taking ceremony in Dhaka

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal is set to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who won a landslide victory in last week’s elections, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday. The election was the first since a deadly 2024 uprising ousted the iron-fisted rule of Sheikh Hasina. Rahman is a scion of one of Bangladesh’s most powerful political dynasties. In a statement issued today, the FO said that Iqbal will represent Pakistan at the oath-taking ceremony, scheduled to be held on February 17 in Dhaka. More to follow

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus resigns, handing power to elected government
PoliticsFrance 24Daily SabahDaily Star BD27d ago3 sources

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus resigns, handing power to elected government

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus stepped down on Monday before handing over to an elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman. Bangladeshi voters held national elections and endorsed sweeping democratic reforms via referendum in February following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and her iron-fisted government.

Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties
WorldSCMP27d ago

Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties

Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as the country’s next leader, a gesture analysts say could help steady relations after months of strain between the neighbours. Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured victory in last week’s national polls, paving the way for the long-time opposition leader to take office after years on the political sidelines. Modi will not attend Tuesday’s ceremony because of prior commitments, but...