Tanvir Chowdhury

Tanvir Chowdhury is a journalist for Al Jazeera, reporting from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has been covering the recent landmark election and political shifts in the country. Chowdhury's reports have focused on the rise of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He reported on the return of Tarique Rahman, the opposition leader and BNP acting chairman, after 17 years in exile, and the subsequent election where the BNP appears to be leading. Chowdhury's coverage highlights the significance of this election, particularly regarding the influence of Gen Z voters and the potential for real change in Bangladesh's political landscape.