Large mandates are usually treated as moments of political triumph. In institutional terms, however, they are something else: a change in the conditions under which power operates.

Congratulates him as future PM of Bangladesh

Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.

Meeting began at his Gulshan office in Dhaka at 12:30pm

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to call on Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam at their homes today.

Calling for national unity, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that any division will weaken Bangladesh at a time when the country, faced with numerous challenges, is entering a new phase after the parliamentary election.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is holding a press conference following the party’s landslide victory in the 13th Parliamentary Election.

When women feel empowered and protected, the whole country becomes stronger

South and Southeast Asian leaders hail the mandate and reaffirm ties with Bangladesh

Reiterated India’s commitment to close neighbourly ties, he says

Indian and Pakistani premiers pledge cooperation with new Bangladesh leadership

BNP chairman secures 72,699 and 216,284 votes respectively

Directive conveyed by BNP chairman’s press secretary

BNP chairman secures 216,284 votes

‘If election is free and fair, we will accept results,’ he says

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today expressed optimism about the victory and forming the government.

Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association set up the clinic in Banani

'We expect that we will have a clear mandate from the people -- a big mandate,' he said

Acknowledging shortcomings while in power earlier, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, in an address to the nation yesterday, apologised to the people, saying his party has learned from past mistakes and is committed to building a safer Bangladesh for all.

BNP chief seeks fresh mandate, pledging anti-corruption measures, rule of law and a safer, inclusive Bangladesh