Bangladesh election: What’s at stake?

0 February 12, 2026 00:58

Bangladesh heads to the polls on Thursday (Feb 12), marking a return to democracy after the 2024 ouster of long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z‑driven uprising. The vote is widely seen as pivotal for the country’s stability. Analysts say a decisive result is crucial for steady governance in the nation of 175 million, as the deadly protests triggered months of unrest and disrupted key industries. Iqbal Singh Sevea, director of the National University of Singapore’s Institute of South Asian Studies, discusses which parties stand a chance at winning and the issues that are likely to arise.

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