On December 12, Bangladesh held its first general election since a political upheaval, resulting in a significant victory for the major political party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which obtained more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats. This election followed widespread protests led by the youth against the increasingly authoritarian Hasina government, which had attempted to suppress protests, leading to numerous casualties. Despite the youth-led National Citizens' Party (NCP) rising from these protests, it fell short of success in the elections, leaving the BNP's substantial win to raise questions about political renewal in the country. The election was marked by the exclusion of the Awami League (AL), the ruling party that faced strong opposition due to its repression tactics. The major opposition parties, including the BNP and student-led NCP, competed in an environment that strongly favored the BNP. According to the Election Commission, the BNP secured 209 out of 297 contested seats, setting the stage for Tarique Rahman, who has lived in effective exile in the UK for approximately 17 years, to potentially be appointed Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the remaining 50 seats, reserved for women, will be proportionally allocated to parties afterward. The BNP's victory not only marks a significant shift in national governance but also has potential implications for regional diplomacy. Given the BNP's historical stance and political agenda, observers are keen on how the new government will handle both domestic issues and foreign relations moving forward, particularly in light of the previous administration's approach to international relationships, which were often influenced by their internal political strategies.