Bangladesh Announces February 2026 Elections Following Political Upheaval

Dec 11, 2025 10:21 pm CST

Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, marking the first democratic vote since former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. The election will cover all 300 constituencies with over 127.6 million eligible voters, including overseas citizens. Muhammad Yunus's interim government has faced pressure to restore democratic leadership, while controversy surrounds the Awami League's ban from participation despite its significant public support.