South Asia Politics

Bangladesh Election Results: Jamaat Accepts Defeat, Wins 77 Seats

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Election Results: Jamaat Accepts Defeat, Wins 77 Seats

Bangladesh Election Results: Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman confirms party will respect poll outcome and act as principled opposition after securing 77 parliamentary seats in BNP-led victory. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has accepted the results

Bangladesh Election Results: BNP Wins 212 Seats

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Bangladesh Election Results: BNP Wins 212 Seats

Unofficial results in Bangladesh’s general election initially showed the BNP ahead, but official tallies confirm a landslide victory for Tarique Rahman’s party. Bangladesh election results from the February 12 poll show the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) securing a commanding majority.

Friday, February 13, 2026

Khaleda Zia Homage Sparks Diplomatic Gesture

Current Affairs

New Delhi: The Indian Parliament paid Khaleda Zia homage on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, during the opening of the 2026-27 Budget Session. Both Houses

Bangladesh Dual Citizenship Sparks 2026 Poll Crisis

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Dhaka: Bangladesh Dual citizenship has emerged as a major flashpoint in the country ahead of the 12 February parliamentary elections. The Bangladesh Election Commission

Tarique Rahman Meets UK Envoy on Elections

Tarique Rahman Meets UK Envoy on 2026 Elections

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Current Affairs

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), met British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the BNP office in Gulshan, Dhaka. The discussion focused on

Bangladesh Elections: EU Slams Three Past Polls as Not Credible

Bangladesh Elections: EU Slams Three Past Polls as Not Credible

Monday, January 12, 2026

Current Affairs

EU chief observer Ivars Ijabs declared three previous Bangladesh elections not credible during a January 11, 2026, meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka. This comes as the EU deploys its

India Bangladesh Thaw: Modi Eyes BNP Ties Before 2026 Polls

India Bangladesh Thaw: Modi Eyes BNP Ties Before 2026 Polls

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 31 December 2025. The visit conveyed condolences over the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia

Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan Elections January 24 Set for 2026

Pakistan: Gilgit-Baltistan Elections January 24 Set for 2026

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Current Affairs

The President announces the polling date for the 33-seat assembly. Gilgit-Baltistan elections on January 24 will see voters choose a new legislative assembly. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the date on 12

Bangladesh Election 2026: February Polls Set in Reform Era

Bangladesh Election 2026: February Polls Set in Reform Era

Friday, December 12, 2025

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has scheduled the parliamentary election 2026 for February 12, the first national vote since the 2024 mass uprising ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin

Bangladesh BNP Elections: Liberal Pivot Amid Key Split

Bangladesh BNP Elections: Liberal Pivot Amid Key Split

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Current Affairs

As Bangladesh BNP elections loom, the BNP acts to distance itself from Islamist allies. This move targets urban voters and minorities in a nation still reeling from 2024 unrest. Acting chairman Tarique

Clashes After Hasina Verdict in Bangladesh Ignite 50 Arson Attacks

Clashes After Hasina Verdict in Bangladesh Ignite 50 Arson Attacks

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Clashes after Hasina verdict in Bangladesh erupted in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area on Monday when Dhaka College students arrived with bulldozers to raze the former prime minister’s family home, only to face police

Bangladesh July Charter Referendum Merges with February Polls

Bangladesh July Charter Referendum Merges with February Polls

Thursday, November 13, 2025

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Bangladesh has scheduled its July Charter referendum for the same day as the parliamentary elections in early February 2026. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus unveiled the plan in a televised address on November

Sheikh Hasina Verdict November 17: Justice Awaits Ex-PM

Sheikh Hasina Verdict November 17: Justice Awaits Ex-PM

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Current Affairs

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka will pronounce the Sheikh Hasina verdict November 17 in a high-stakes trial over crimes against humanity, following the conclusion of arguments last month. This development, announced

Pakistan 27th Amendment Passes in Senate with 64 Votes Amid Uproar

Pakistan 27th Amendment Passes in Senate with 64 Votes Amid Uproar

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Current Affairs

The 27th Amendment passes the Bill in the Senate on Monday with 64 votes in favour, securing a two-thirds majority despite fierce opposition protests and a walkout. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar

Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference Islamabad Welcomes 174 Delegates

Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference Islamabad Welcomes 174 Delegates

Monday, November 10, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, November 10, 2025 – Delegations from over 50 countries, totalling 174 international participants, have begun arriving in Islamabad for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers Conference Islamabad, set for November 10 to 12. Hosted

Nepal PM Urges Youth to Vote in 130K Surge

Nepal PM Urges Youth to Vote in 130K Surge

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Current Affairs

Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki urges youth to vote on Friday, emphasising their role in the March 2026 elections following deadly protests that ousted the prior regime. The call

Bangladesh 7-Day Deadline Pressures Parties on Referendum

Bangladesh 7-Day Deadline Pressures Parties on Referendum

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh 7-day deadline parties referendum has intensified as the interim government demands swift unity from political factions amid mounting tensions over constitutional reforms. The Yunus government has set a tight 7-day

Bangladesh EC Election Schedule December Sets February 2026 Polls

Bangladesh EC Election Schedule December Sets February 2026 Polls

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh EC elections to unveil the schedule in December, targeting national polls for February 2026 amid ongoing preparations for a free and fair process. This announcement comes as Bangladesh navigates post-upheaval

Sheikh Hasina Warns of Massive Awami League Election Boycott

Massive Awami League 2026 Election Boycott: Sheikh Hasina Warns

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Current Affairs

Sheikh Hasina warns Awami League election boycott as millions of supporters prepare to shun the 2026 polls in Bangladesh. The former prime minister issued the threat from exile in India on Wednesday,

Trump Ceasefire Claim: Congress Digs at Modi

Trump Ceasefire Claim: Congress Digs at Modi

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh levelled a Congress dig at Modi, Trump ceasefire claim on Monday. US President Donald Trump repeated his assertion of halting India-Pakistan hostilities via trade threats. Ramesh posted the

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Calls For Mass Voter Boycott Over Awami League Ban

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Calls For Mass Voter Boycott Over Awami League Ban

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a mass voter boycott in response to her Awami League being barred from the Bangladesh election. The move threatens the legitimacy of the February

Yunus NCP Jamaat Meeting Bangladesh Sparks Election Dialogue

Yunus NCP Jamaat Meeting Bangladesh Sparks 2026 Election Dialogue

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold crucial meetings with delegations from the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today, Wednesday, as part of ongoing political consultations ahead

Awami League Cannot Participate in Bangladesh Polls

Awami League Cannot Participate in Bangladesh Polls 2026: EC

Monday, October 20, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Monday, 20 October 2025 – Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has declared that the Awami League cannot participate in Bangladesh polls due to the ongoing legal suspension of its activities.

Nepal Gen Z Forms Political Party to Challenge Status Quo

Nepal Gen Z Forms Political Party to Challenge Status Quo

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Kathmandu: Nepal Gen Z has formed a political party under activist Miraj Dhungana to unite disillusioned youths ahead of the 2026 elections, demanding systemic reforms before participating. This development signals a potential

Sheikh Hasina Death Penalty Sought in 1,400 Deaths Case

Sheikh Hasina Death Penalty Sought in 1,400 Deaths Case

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh (South Asian Desk) – Bangladesh’s chief prosecutor demanded the Sheikh Hasina death penalty on Thursday for crimes against humanity linked to 1,400 protest deaths last year. The International Crimes Tribunal

EU Hails July Charter Milestone in Bangladesh

EU Hails July Charter Milestone 2025 in Bangladesh

Saturday, October 18, 2025

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The European Union hails July Charter milestone Bangladesh after 24 political parties signed the document on Thursday, 17 October 2025, in Dhaka. EU Ambassador Michael Miller attended the ceremony, praising it as

Pakistan Supreme Court 26th Amendment Petitions Resume

Pakistan Supreme Court 26th Amendment Petitions: Hearings Resume Amid Live Streaming Approval

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Supreme Court 26th Amendment petitions returned to the spotlight on Wednesday when an eight-judge constitutional bench resumed hearings in Islamabad. Chaired by Justice Aminuddin Khan, the bench addressed pleas from lawyers

BNP Leader Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh aseen in the picture

Bangladesh Elections: BNP Leader Tarique Rahman Returns to Bangladesh before 2026 Polls

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in London exile to lead BNP leader election plans in February’s general elections. He shared this

Muhammad Yunus before UNGA New York trip

Muhammad Yunus UNGA New York Trip Set

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will depart for UNGA New York tonight to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is scheduled to

Nepal army is in talks with people to establish an interim Government

Nepal Army in Talks with Protesters to Decide Interim Leader

Thursday, September 11, 2025

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Nepal’s Gen Z demonstrators and military officials engage in crucial discussions amid post-protest turmoil, raising questions about the nation’s political future. In a significant development, Nepal Army talks with protesters have resumed

Radhakrishnan: New India vice President

India Vice President election 2025: BJP’s Radhakrishnan wins

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Current Affairs

C.P. Radhakrishnan’s victory strengthens BJP’s grip, but opposition signals unity. The India Vice President election 2025, held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in New Delhi, saw BJP’s C.P. Radhakrishnan elected as India’s

Yunus meets political leaders election roadmap talks in Dhaka 2025.

Bangladesh: Chief Advisor Yunus meets political leaders to discuss election roadmap

Sunday, August 31, 2025

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Interim leader Muhammad Yunus met party leaders to discuss Bangladesh’s 2026 election roadmap on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Dhaka. Interim leader met leaders of three political parties to discuss Bangladesh’s February

A courtroom depicting Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Sparks Debate on Judicial Refinements

Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Sparks Debate on Judicial Refinements

Monday, September 1, 2025

Current Affairs

In the heart of Pakistan’s evolving legal landscape, where the quest for a balanced judiciary touches the lives of millions seeking fair justice, discussions on the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment Pakistan are

Rahul Gandhi is putting up Vote Theft Allegations during a public talk

Rahul Gandhi Vote Theft Allegations Spark ECI Notice and Deepening Concerns

Monday, September 1, 2025

Current Affairs

In the intricate web of India’s democratic processes, where every vote carries the weight of citizens’ hopes and trusts, the Rahul Gandhi Vote Theft Allegations have ignited a wave of scrutiny, leaving

A man in a suit speaking at a podium with microphones, standing in front of an Iranian flag and a mountainous backdrop.

Strengthening Ties: Iranian President Pezeshkian to Visit Pakistan on July 26

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Pakistan on July 26, 2025, in a key move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The visit was officially

US Iran Peace Deal Reached: Pakistan Announces Signing Ceremony in Geneva on 19 June

US Iran Peace Deal Reached: Pakistan Announces Signing Ceremony in Geneva on 19 June

The US Iran peace deal has been announced simultaneously by

Pakistan vs India Women's T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma Leads India to Comprehensive Victory

Pakistan vs India Women’s T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma Leads India to Comprehensive Victory

Pakistan vs India Women’s T20 World Cup action delivered another memorable

India Bangladesh Push-In Border Dispute

India Bangladesh Push-In Border Dispute Leaves Delhi Summit Without Breakthrough

India Bangladesh push-in border dispute: The 57th BGB-BSF Director General-level