Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory in the country's first elections since the 2024 student-led revolution that ousted the previous government. Polling data suggested the BNP was poised to secure an outright majority, potentially leading Rahman to become the nation's new Prime Minister after 17 years in exile, according to Time. The election took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Final results were pending announcement by the Election Commission, but the BNP asserted its win. Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh on Christmas Day, was interviewed by Time in early January, where he outlined his priorities. He stated his first priorities would be "ensuring rule of law," followed by "bringing back financial discipline," and then "trying to unify the country."
Meanwhile, in Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was present at the Munich Security Conference, as reported by NPR. The conference, held at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel, brought together leaders from around the world.
In other news, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin saw Black Mandala Films and Red Owl Films preparing to showcase eight genre titles. These titles spanned various genres, including Lovecraftian horror and queer mockumentary, according to Variety.
Also at the Berlinale, "Yellow Letters" director İlker Çatak discussed political repression of artists, drawing parallels to incidents in the United States, as reported by Variety.
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