Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the country's first election since the 2024 mass uprising, according to multiple news sources, including Sky News and Al Jazeera. The BNP, led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, who returned from self-exile in London in December, won a two-thirds majority, paving the way for a new government and potential stability after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The election, from which the former governing Awami League was banned, took place on February 12, 2026.
The BNP's victory marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape. The election results, as reported by Al Jazeera, indicate a decisive win for the BNP, which will now form the first elected government since the July 2024 uprising. Sky News confirmed the BNP's majority win, highlighting the potential for stability after a period of political turmoil.
Meanwhile, in other news, designer Stella Jean had to redesign the Haitian team's ski suits for the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, according to The Guardian. The original design, which depicted the formerly enslaved revolutionary Toussaint Louverture riding a horse, was altered to comply with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) guidelines. The animal was allowed to remain, but the image of the revolutionary was painted over.
Other top stories on February 13th, 2026, as reported by Euronews, included a mass Russian drone strike on Odesa port and energy sites in Ukraine, and fuel shortages in Cuba. Additionally, Sky News featured striking pictures of the week, including a Chinese folk performance known as da shuhua, or molten iron fireworks, ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing on February 9, 2026.
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