In what many analysts are terming a watershed moment for South Asian politics, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman , has achieved a sweeping victory in the 2026 general election, marking a dramatic shift in the nation’s political landscape. The election, held on 12 February 2026, ended the extended dominance of the Awami League and positioned Rahman to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister, nearly two decades after his party’s last term in power. P