Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says
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Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest
Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
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Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis
Bangladesh closes universities due to Iran war energy crisis
Published On 9 Mar 2026
Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage
Bangladesh relies on imports for 95 percent of energy needs which have been disrupted after conflict in the Middle East.
Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
![Student activists of the National Citizen Party at a rally before the February 12 election [Masum Billah/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/an-ncp-rally-1772075250.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.
Published On 17 Feb 2026
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Has Bangladesh’s new PM named student leaders to his cabinet?
Newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman’s cabinet has two leaders who rose to prominence in the 2024 uprising. Why?
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Who are Bangladesh’s new cabinet members?
Tarique Rahman of the BNP is sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh. His cabinet appointments are also revealed.
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Bangladesh PM-to-be and lawmakers sworn into parliament
Bangladesh’s prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and newly elected lawmakers have been sworn into parliament.
Published On 17 Feb 2026