Bangladesh’s next national elections will be held on February 12, the chief election commissioner said Thursday, setting the timetable for a vote to be held 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted. But the Yunus-led administration has banned all activities of the rival Hasina’s Awami League party, which means the former ruling party would not be able to join the race.
Bangladesh to hold national elections in February, the first since 2024 mass uprising
Bangladesh’s next national elections will be held on February 12, the chief election commissioner said Thursday, setting the timetable for a vote to be held 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted. But the Yunus-led administration has banned all activities of the rival Hasina’s Awami League party, which means the former ruling party would not be able to join the race.
