Many Bangladeshis visiting Calcutta expressed relief on Friday over the defeat of Jamaat-e-Islami in their country’s national elections. Meraz is in Calcutta with his mother, who is undergoing treatment at Narayana Health RN Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences. His companion, in the city on a medical visa, said even traditional Awami League supporters in their district had voted tactically. Many of our relatives and neighbours who support the Awami League voted for the BNP to defeat Jamaat. But mark my words, the Awami League will make a comeback,” he said.

Source: The Telegraph February 14, 2026 01:43 UTC