Bangladesh election results so far show the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) ahead in several seats and poised to win a majority.

Polls opened across Bangladesh on Thursday for voters to cast ballots in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil.

The ⁠Bangladesh Nationalist Party ​crossed the ‌halfway mark to ‌win ⁠the ⁠parliamentary election on Friday, a ​local TV station ​showed, as ballots were ⁠counted ⁠in a ⁠pivotal vote ​that is expected ​to ⁠restore political stability in ⁠the troubled South Asian country.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed a thumping win on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman poised to become prime minister.

Bangladesh has held its first election since the 2024 mass protests toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh on Thursday held its first election since the 2024 mass protests toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government .

The parliamentary vote is seen as a test of the South Asian country’s democracy after years of political turmoil, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 2024 ouster after mass protests.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman is heading for a thumping win in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, Bangladeshi TV stations projected Friday.

Bangladesh votes Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina's rule return to the fray with a powerful political heir facing an