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Bangladesh's new chapter: BNP leader Tarique Rahman takes oath as PM; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in attendance In the February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a commanding majority. Now, Tarique Rahman took the oath as Prime Minister of the nation. 

February 17, 2026 at 04:51PM

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Gold prices drop 21% in 20 days; Could Trump-Putin dynamics push rates below ₹1 lakh? Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply over the past 20 days, with gold down 21% and silver down 45%, amid expectations of a stronger US dollar and easing geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest prices may decline gradually, possibly pushing gold below ₹1 lakh by 2027.

February 17, 2026 at 11:33PM

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Marco Rubio calls for ‘new Western Century’ as Europe weighs cost of closer US alignment At the Munich Security Conference, Marco Rubio urged Europe to join the US in building a “new Western century”, centred on shared civilisation, tougher migration controls and independent supply chains. European leaders welcomed the call for unity but avoided endorsing his criticism of liberal values, highlighting ongoing tensions in transatlantic relations.

February 16, 2026 at 05:56PM

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As US eyes Iran strike, ‘Islamic NATO’ buzz returns – Is a new military axis forming? The idea of a collective security bloc of Muslim nations first gained attention in September 2024, when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for unity against what he described as expanding Israeli threats.

February 17, 2026 at 01:05AM

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Tarique Rahman set for swearing-in as Bangladesh PM on Tuesday, leaders of 13 countries invited The 2026 Bangladeshi general election, held on 12 February 2026, marked a major political shift. It was the first election after the 2024 mass protests that ousted long-time leader Sheikh Hasina.  

February 15, 2026 at 02:50PM

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‘No Delhi, no Islamabad’: Why Tarique Rahman’s rise to power in Bangladesh sets off alarm bells in India From the very start of the campaign, the BNP projected a sovereignty-first political line. The central slogan placed national interest above all external alignments.

February 16, 2026 at 02:40AM

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No parliament, no speaker – who will administer oath of office to Bangladesh’s new government? Led by Tarique Rahman, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will form the government after nearly two decades, following a sweeping victory in the February 12 parliamentary polls.

February 16, 2026 at 01:33AM

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