Why in the News?
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections held on February 12. Party chief Tarique Rahman is set to form the next government, with transfer of power likely by February 17 or 18.
Key Election Results
- BNP led alliance won 212 seats, securing a two thirds majority in the Jatiyo Sangsad
- 11 party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami won 77 seats
- Independents won 8 seats
National Referendum
- 60.2 percent voters backed sweeping democratic reforms
- Conducted alongside parliamentary elections
- Signals mandate for institutional and governance reforms
Transfer of Power
- Interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to hand over power
- Formal process after gazette notification by Election Commission
- Oath taking to be legally validated following 2024 parliamentary dissolution
International Reactions
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman and reaffirmed India’s support for a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh
- Congratulatory messages from US, China, Nepal and Maldives
Political Context
- 2024 mass uprising led to fall of previous government under Sheikh Hasina
- Parliament was dissolved amid political unrest
- Representation of women and minorities reportedly at a two decade low
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I. United Arab Emirates II. France III. Germany IV. Singapore V. Bangladesh How many countries amongst the above are there other than India where international merchant payments are accepted under UPI? (a) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only four (d) All the five |
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