Bangladesh parliament convenes following uprising, elections bring in new government

Newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has blamed former leader Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament, which led to a deadly 2024 uprising. Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has vowed to build a prosperous and democratic country, urging all politicians to work together. The parliament, which convened for the first time since the elections, aims to tackle urgent issues such as restoring stability and reviving the economy after months of turmoil.

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