Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins decisive majority in national election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a decisive victory in Bangladesh's national election, claiming an absolute majority. Unofficial results show the party securing a two-thirds majority in parliament, marking a significant political shift.

International reactions have followed, with the United States congratulating Bangladesh on the election and hailing the BNP's victory as historic. The President of Bangladesh congratulated Tarique Rahman on the election victory.

The election is being described as the country's first post-uprising election and a landmark event. The BNP's win ends the long political dominance of the Awami League, setting the stage for a new government.