Bangladesh : Power shift in Bangladesh; BNP in power after two decades, Tarique Rahman new Prime Minister

A historic power shift has occurred in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) returning to power after nearly two decades. In the recently held parliamentary elections, the BNP has taken a decisive lead, and the party's senior leader Tarique Rahman has become the new Prime Minister of the country. Initially, the ruling party appeared to be leading in this election. However, in the second phase of counting, especially after the counting of 'second' preference votes, the equations changed rapidly. The trend of voting in rural areas and the increasing support of young voters gave the BNP a decisive majority.

According to political analysts, issues like inflation, unemployment, and dissatisfaction with the administration were central to the voters. BNP had promised change, transparency, and economic reforms during the election campaign. The results clearly showed that voters responded to those promises. In his victory speech, Tariq Rahman promised to embrace stability and inclusive development in the country. “This is not just a victory for the party, but for democracy,” he said.

On the other hand, while the defeated party has respected the outcome, they have raised questions about the process in some constituencies. Nevertheless, it has become clear that a significant change has occurred in Bangladesh's politics. This power shift is expected to bring new signals in both domestic policies and foreign relations. The new government will now face major challenges such as reviving the economy, creating jobs, and maintaining stability.