Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
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Bangladesh's parliament convened for the first time since a 2024 uprising and subsequent elections. Newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) addressed parliament on Thursday, blaming the previous government of Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League for undermining the institution. Rahman took over after February 12 elections from an interim administration that had been in place since August 2024. He called for unity among politicians to build a prosperous and democratic country. Rahman highlighted urgent issues including the sluggish economy and restoring stability after months of political turmoil that killed 1,400 and injured over 20,000. Hasina, currently in exile, was sentenced to death in absentia for the crackdown.
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