CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, son of former rulers set to become PM
Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 2:16 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Rahman, the son of former premier Khaleda Zia and assassinated former President Ziaur Rahman, faces immediate challenges in restoring political stability, reviving investor confidence and rebuilding key industries - including the garment sector - after prolonged turmoil that followed the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024. The latest counts in a vote viewed as the South Asian nation's first truly competitive election in years gave the BNP and its allies at least 212 of the 299 seats up for grabs, local TV channels said.
