Dhaka, Feb 11, 2026 (AFP) - Bangladesh's political crossroads: an election guide

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2026-02-12

Bangladesh has been in political turmoil since a student-led revolt overthrew former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, ending her 15-year autocratic rule. The Muslim-majority nation of 170 million people, with 127 million voters, goes to the polls Thursday for the firest time since the uprising, electing 350 lawmakers to parliament. There are more than 51 parties, and more than 2,000 candidates. Here are the key players in a vote that......

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