BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Election, Tarique Rahman Set to Lead New Era

• Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led coalition wins 213 of 300 seats, replacing Muhammad Yunus' regime.
• Tarique Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is expected to become the next premier, marking a generational shift.
• The victory ends nearly two decades without Sheikh Hasina as premier, who was ousted from her fourth term.
• Concerns remain about the return of democracy, rising majoritarian violence, and the country's uncertain direction.
• Experts warn of increasing Islamist influence and a strain on Bangladesh's foundational secular character.