Sylhet, Bangladesh, Jan 22, 2026 (AFP) - Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls

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2026-01-22

Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina. The South Asian nation of 170 million people votes on February 12 for 350 lawmakers, ushering in new leadership after prolonged political turmoil following the overthrow of Hasina's government, reshaping domestic and regional power dynamics. It comes against the backd......

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