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Sheikh Hasina’s extradition and more: Can India-Bangladesh ties be repaired?

Bangladesh’s 2026 election has altered regional diplomacy, with the BNP’s landslide victory, Jamaat-e-Islami’s rise and Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India complicating New Delhi-Dhaka ties. Extradition demands, security fears, water disputes, trade links and China-Pakistan dynamics now test the fragile relationship

Have Bangladesh Elections Sealed Sheikh Hasina's Fate? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned her country's recent elections, calling them "illegal and unconstitutional". As her party was banned from contesting, many of her supporters appear to have boycotted the vote, as evident from the low turnout. Does this signal the end of Hasina's political journey? Palki Sharma tells you. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

BNP returns to power after 15 years: What changes now for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed a majority victory in the 2026 election, marking a dramatic political shift after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Led by Tarique Rahman, the BNP has promised jobs, welfare reforms, and a 'Bangladesh First' foreign policy, while facing scrutiny over governance, Islamist opposition, and ties with India

Bangladesh says yes to national referendum on constitutional reforms. What changes?

Bangladesh’s 2026 general election delivered a two-thirds majority to the BNP, while a simultaneous constitutional referendum proposed sweeping reforms under the July National Charter. From a bicameral parliament to judicial independence and term limits, here’s everything that could change in the country’s political system

Bangladesh Election Day: BNP Leads, Jamaat Rises, Hasina Responds | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Bangladesh has voted in one of its most consequential elections in decades. With the BNP taking an early lead and counting underway, this vote marks the first national election since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus is not just overseeing the election—he’s holding a sweeping referendum on key reforms. From voter turnout to security deployments and allegations of irregularities, the country stands at a political crossroads. The banned Awami League has denounced the process, while the return of Jamaat-e-Islami has raised fears. As the results approach, this report unpacks the vote, the stakes, and the road ahead. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Bangladesh Elections Result Updates: BNP crosses majority mark, set to form government as counting continues

Bangladesh Elections Result Live Updates: Polls closed in Bangladesh's general election on Thursday, the first election since the deadly 2024 uprising in Dhaka. Counting by hand has begun almost with the first significant results potentially expected overnight.

Yunus, Tarique, Jamaat and Gen Z: The architects of Bangladesh's future

Bangladesh’s election places Muhammad Yunus, Tarique Rahman, Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, and student leader Nahid Islam at the centre of a historic vote. With Sheikh Hasina absent and the Awami League barred, new alliances could redefine power in Dhaka

Bangladesh Elections: Hasina's Awami League alleges poll malpractices despite being banned

The Awami League, the party of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been alleging election fraud as the country holds its highly anticipated parliamentary elections.

127 million voters, 300 seats: A guide to Bangladesh’s biggest elections since independence

Today, Bangladesh will vote in one of its most consequential election since the 2024 uprising, with over 127 million voters expected to cast their ballots

Can Bangladesh hold ‘free and fair’ elections? Poll body vows ‘impartial, credible’ vote’

With voting set to begin on Thursday, Bangladesh’s Election Commission has said that the 2026 national polls will be “free, fair, impartial and credible,” even as security concerns and political tensions dominate the run-up