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Who Is Bangladesh’s Next Leader Rahman and What Are His Plans?

February 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
By Arun Devnath, Dan Strumpf
Who Is Bangladesh’s Next Leader Rahman and What Are His Plans?

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Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh’s presumptive next leader after his party swept Thursday’s general election, easily overcoming an alliance of Islamist parties and student leaders.

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Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh’s presumptive next leader after his party swept Thursday’s general election, easily overcoming an alliance of Islamist parties and student leaders. Who Is Bangladesh’s Next Leader Rahman and What Are His Plans?. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh’s presumptive next leader after his party swept Thursday’s general election, easily overcoming an alliance of Islamist parties and student leaders.

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