BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Polls, Vows to Bring Sheikh Hasina Back for Trial

• Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won parliamentary elections, securing a decisive mandate.
• BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated they will formally urge the Indian government to send former PM Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh to face trial.
• Hasina left Bangladesh for India after her administration was toppled during the 2024 student-led uprising.
• The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, crossed the halfway mark in the 300-member chamber, leading or winning over 151 constituencies.
• Seven women secured seats in the 13th parliamentary contest, with six being BNP nominees.