- Title: Bangladesh's new leader Rahman calls for unity following election victory
- Date: 14th February 2026
- Summary: DHAKA, BANGLADESH (FEBRUARY 14, 2026) (REUTERS) NEWS CONFERENCE PREPARING TO START, BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY (BNP) OFFICIALS SEATED ON STAGE (SOUNDBITE) (English) BANGLADESH NATIONALIST PARTY (BNP) CHAIRMAN, TARIQUE RAHMAN, SAYING: "From today, we are all free, with the true essence of freedom and rights restored. I congratulate the people of Bangladesh. By overcoming
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- Keywords: BNP Bangladesh Rahman Tarique election victory
- Location: DHAKA, BANGLADESH
- City: DHAKA, BANGLADESH
- Country: Bangladesh
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Government/Politics,Elections/Voting
- Reuters ID: LVA001551814022026RP1
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The leader of Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, on Saturday (February 14) called for national unity as his party prepared to govern following a landslide election victory, acknowledging the country faces a "fragile economy" and weakened institutions left by the previous "authoritarian regime."
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 following the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024.
An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has since been in charge.
A clear outcome was seen as key for the Muslim-majority nation of 175 million after months of deadly anti-Hasina unrest disrupted everyday life and industries including garment manufacturing. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest apparel exporter.
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