1. Bangladesh will hold general elections on February 12, 2026, 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from office due to student-led uprisings in July and August of 2024.
2. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, serving as chief adviser to the interim government, has welcomed the election announcement, stating it will prioritize the people's will and strengthen democratic foundations.
3. The Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, is barred from all political activity in the upcoming elections due to their supporters' opposition. Some observers question if a peaceful transfer of power can occur without disruption.
2. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, serving as chief adviser to the interim government, has welcomed the election announcement, stating it will prioritize the people's will and strengthen democratic foundations.
3. The Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, is barred from all political activity in the upcoming elections due to their supporters' opposition. Some observers question if a peaceful transfer of power can occur without disruption.
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Bangladesh plans to hold general elections on February 12, 2026, following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in July-August 2024. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, advisor to the interim government, supports this move. The Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, is prohibited
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251212_24/#summary
Date: Dec. 12, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-12
Created: 2025/12/13 04:40
Updated: 2025/12/13 09:43
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