Daily brief
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a decisive majority in Bangladesh's national election, marking a significant political shift and ending the long dominance of the Awami League. International figures, including the US and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have congratulated the BNP and its leader Tarique Rahman, who is set to become prime minister. Outgoing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticized the election as 'engineered'.
The Pheu Thai party in Thailand has extended its support to the election-winning conservative bloc, paving the way for a new government.
Singapore's Budget 2026 includes a plan to merge Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture Singapore.