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Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12

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Posted on December 11, 2025

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DHAKA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bangladesh will vote on February 12 to elect a new parliament, the country's Election Commission said on Thursday, its first national election since a deadly student-led

Bangladesh Schedules National Election for February 12, 2024

DHAKA, ‌Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bangladesh ‍will ‌vote on February 12 to ⁠elect ‌a new parliament, the country's Election Commission said ⁠on Thursday, its first national ​election since a deadly ‌student-led uprising ⁠forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ​flee to India last year. 

An interim administration led by Nobel laureate ​Muhammad ‍Yunus has ​governed the Muslim-majority country of 173 million people since, but has been grappling with rising ⁠discontent over delays in promised ​reforms, fuelling fresh protests and political division. 

(Reporting by Ruma Paul, ‌writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh)

Key Takeaways

  • Bangladesh's national election is set for February 12, 2024.
  • This is the first election since the student-led uprising.
  • Sheikh Hasina fled to India amid political turmoil.
  • Muhammad Yunus leads the interim administration.
  • Rising discontent over reform delays fuels protests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Bangladesh's national election scheduled for February 12, 2024, following political unrest.
Who is leading the interim government?
The interim government is led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Why is the election significant?
It is the first national election since the student-led uprising that caused significant political changes.

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