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An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time

  • Shamim Chowdhury
  • February 16, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time

An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party's policies on women.

(Image credit: Sajjad Hussain)

Originally published at NPR World

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