Bangladesh: From Protest to the Polls
Fri Feb 06 2026
Bangladesh goes to the polls on 12th February, 18 months after the overthrow of the long term leader Sheikh Hasina. Her Awami League government was brought to an abrupt end when a popular uprising toppled the long term leader. For the last 18 months an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammed Yunus navigated the country and now elections will see a permanent government try to navigate the South Asian nation through its countless challenges.
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Bangladesh goes to the polls on 12th February, 18 months after the overthrow of the long term leader Sheikh Hasina. Her Awami League government was brought to an abrupt end when a popular uprising toppled the long term leader. For the last 18 months an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammed Yunus navigated the country and now elections will see a permanent government try to navigate the South Asian nation through its countless challenges.