1. Bangladesh is scheduling general elections for February 12, 2026, nearly 18 months after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
2. The elections were triggered following student-led uprisings in July and August 2024 that led to Hasina's removal from power. She is currently in exile in India.
3. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has barred Hasina's Awami League party from participating in the election due to political activity restrictions. This decision has sparked opposition and raised concerns about a peaceful democratic transition of power.