Bangladeshs opposition urged to form coalition with BNP party

February 14, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Bangladeshs opposition urged to form coalition with BNP party

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-in-Waiting Calls for Unity Among Opposition Parties

Tarique Rahman, the country’s Prime Minister-in-Waiting, has urged opposition parties to cooperate with the incoming Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government. The BNP secured a landslide victory in the recent elections, which marked the first time since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

Rahman made the appeal in an effort to promote national unity and stability. He emphasized that unity among all political parties is essential for the country’s progress.

According to Rahman, cooperation between opposition parties and the BNP government would be beneficial for Bangladesh’s interests. He did not provide specific details on how this cooperation could be achieved.

The recent elections have been widely reported, with the BNP winning a significant majority of seats in parliament. The outcome has sparked debate among political analysts and observers about the implications for the country’s politics and governance.

Rahman’s statement comes as the country prepares to transition into a new government. The Prime Minister-in-Waiting is expected to play a key role in the formation of the new administration.

The opposition parties have yet to respond to Rahman’s appeal, but his call for unity has been seen as an attempt to promote national cohesion and stability.

Source: Al Jazeera