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Ties with India to ‘depend’ on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with Bangladesh

Ties with India to ‘depend’ on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with Bangladesh

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Bangladesh on Saturday stated that the future of its ties with India will “depend on” the Ganges water treaty. The statement from Dhaka comes as the water sharing pact nears its expiry. Children walk near the bank of Padma River with pinwheel toys, in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, (REUTERS) “We want to send a clear message to the Indian government that a (new Ganges) treaty must be implemented immediately through discussions according to the expectations and needs of Bangladesh’s people,” said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Alamgir added that good relations with India will depend on whether the treaty is renewed. The BNP spokesperson’s remarks also come days after Bangladesh approved a mega project to build a barrage on the Padma river, which is what the Ganges is known as in the neighbouring country, in order to “negate the negative impact” of the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal. The Farakka Barrage in Bengal has been a sensitive issue for Bangladesh, with Dhaka stating that it has caused salinity intrusion due to reduced …

Will PM Modi be invited to Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony in Dhaka? What BNP leader said| India News

Will PM Modi be invited to Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony in Dhaka? What BNP leader said| India News

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After almost two years of political uncertainty in Bangladesh following former premier Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in youth-led uprising in 2024, Bangladesh is headed to a fresh start after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) marked a decisive win in the national elections held on February 12. PM Modi was one of the first South Asian leaders to congratulate Tarique Rahman on BNP’s big poll win (PTI) BNP chairman and late Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman is set to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, a post once held by his mother. The political development is being closely watched by India particularly after recent spate of attacks against minority Hindus in Bangladesh and Hasina’s exile to New Delhi. The new government led by the BNP, which is returning to power after 20 years, could also be looking to mend ties with India for overall stability in the region which was evident from BNP leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan’s remarks. What BNP leader said Milan on on Saturday expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be invited …

Bangladesh Elections: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP win

Bangladesh Elections: Mamata Banerjee congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP win

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West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Friday congratulated the Prime Minister-designate, Tarique Rahman over the Bangladesh Nationalist Party`s (BNP) emphatic victory in the general elections in the neighbouring country, which was conducted on Thursday, with the results becoming clear on Friday morning.  In a statement posted on the wall of her official social media handle, Chief Minister Banerjee also congratulated the people of Bangladesh for their participation in the general elections, which were conducted more or less peacefully on Thursday. “My hearty congratulations, `Shubhonandan`, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan Mubarak to all of them. For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all will be well and happy. Wish that our relations with Bangladesh will always be cordial,” the Chief Minister said in her social media post. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Tarique Rahman and the BNP leadership over the victory in the Bangladesh elections. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to …

What next for Sheikh Hasina? BNP back in power in Bangladesh, ex-PM’s Delhi exile under lens| India News

What next for Sheikh Hasina? BNP back in power in Bangladesh, ex-PM’s Delhi exile under lens| India News

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Sitting miles away from Dhaka, Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina continues to live in exile in New Delhi. As she condemns the elections held in Bangladesh as “sham” and “a farce”, Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are set to return to power 20 years after Rahman’s mother Khaleda Zia’s last stint as the prime minister. Since her ouster, Hasina has lived in New Delhi. Apart from the occasional statements and Lodhi Garden sightings, the Awami League leader has stayed mainly off the radar. (AFP) In the run-up to the Bangladesh elections, the BNP and other political parties have called on India to return Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka, especially after the former PM was sentenced to death for the violent crackdown on student protestors during the July uprising. Follow LIVE updates on Bangladesh election results here With the BNP set to form the government in Dhaka, the Rahman-led party is expected to act on its campaign demanding for Hasina’s extradition from Delhi. Hasina remains in India Since her ouster, Hasina has lived …

PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman as BNP sweeps Bangladesh elections| India News

PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman as BNP sweeps Bangladesh elections| India News

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PM Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the national elections on Friday. PM Modi has congratulated Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party swept the national elections on Friday. (PTI/AFP) “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership,” wrote Modi on X. Follow LIVE updates on Bangladesh election result here “India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals,” he added further. Rahman-led BNP secured the majority of votes as Bangadesh went to the polls for the first time since the 2024 student uprising toppled the Sheikh Hasina government. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is headed for a decisive victory. As counting nears completion, BNP and its allies have secured 177 seats so far in the ongoing parliamentary vote count. …

BNP led by Tarique Rahman set for massive win in Bangladesh elections

BNP led by Tarique Rahman set for massive win in Bangladesh elections

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Centre-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman was going for an emphatic victory in the Bangladesh elections, with the Bangladesh TV and print organisations saying that they were leading in more than 200 seats in the 300-seat parliament. This means that they will be able to form the government with a two-third majority, if the official results endorse these projections, and then Rahman would not need the support of smaller parties to support his agenda in the parliament. Jamaat-e-Islami was leading in more than 60 seats — making them the second largest party and poised to become the main Opposition party in Bangladesh. According to media projections on Friday morning, the “Yes” vote in the referendum was ahead of the “No” votes. The Election Commission has not announced the results yet. As the counting proceeded throughout Thursday night and continued till Friday morning, it became clear that the people opted for the mainstream political party over the new parties. However, the rise of the Islamist party, Jamaat, cannot be underestimated. These are the …

‘Came out of prison seriously ill’: BNP leader blames Sheikh Hasina for Khaleda Zia’s death

‘Came out of prison seriously ill’: BNP leader blames Sheikh Hasina for Khaleda Zia’s death

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday linked the deterioration of former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health to imprisonment. The BNP leader said that Khaleda Zia (left) went to jail on February 8, 2018 “after being subjected to the personal vengeance” from Hasina (right).(REUTERS) Nazrul, a BNP Standing Committee member, said that Hasina would not be able to evade responsibility in the death of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, The Daily Star reported. While speaking shortly after the funeral prayers for Khaleda were completed at the Manik Mia Avenue, Nazrul said that the former PM went to jail on February 8, 2018 “after being subjected to the personal vengeance” from Hasina. “But she came out of prison seriously ill,” The Daily Star quoted Nazrul as saying. Also Read | What Khaleda Zia meant for Bangladesh politics Nazrul further said that the prolonged imprisonment of Khaleda, the first woman PM of Bangladesh, and the denial of proper medical treatment and the restrictions on her treatment abroad had led to her health deteriorating. This ultimately …

Bangladesh’s Development Not Possible Without Good Ties With India: Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud

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Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 23:55 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first world leader to congratulate Hasina on her re-election. (Image: Reuters File) Bangladesh’s development is not possible without good relations with India as both countries share a common border of several thousand kilometers, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said on Monday. Bangladesh’s development is not possible without good relations with India as both countries share a common border of several thousand kilometers, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said on Monday. Hasan, who is also the joint general secretary of the ruling Awami League party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, made the remarks while responding to a question regarding a failed campaign by some groups on social media asking people to boycott Indian products. ”Our development is not possible without maintaining good relations with the country (India) with which we have a common border of several thousand kilometers on three sides,” he told the reporters here. Mahmud added it would be difficult as well to maintain peace and stability in Bangladesh without good relations …

On Bangladesh poll day, Sheikh Hasina’s ‘terror organisation’ remark on BNP | World News

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took a jibe at the opposition’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which boycotted the general elections being held on Sunday, and called it a “terrorist organisation”, adding she was trying to ensure the nation remained democratic. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (PTI) “The BNP is a terrorist organisation,” she said after casting her vote soon after the voting began at 8am local time on Sunday. Accompanied by her daughter and other members of her family, Hasina voted at City College in Dhaka. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here She also emphasised the importance of democracy for the development of the country. “Our country is sovereign and independent…We have a big population. We have established people’s democratic rights…I want to make sure that democracy should continue in this country and without democracy, you can’t make any development. As we are a long-term democratic system from 2009 to 2023, that is why Bangladesh made this much of an achievement,” news agency ANI quoted Hasina …