Bangladesh votes in its first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted Hasina
Summary
Bangladesh holds its first parliamentary election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with former opposition leaders contesting and major constitutional reforms at stake.
Key Points
- Bangladesh conducts its first parliamentary election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in exile in India, and her party is banned from the election.
- Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party aims to restore democracy and economic stability.
- An 11-party Islamist alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami seeks to gain power, raising concerns about social freedoms.
- The election includes a referendum on constitutional reforms that could reshape Bangladesh’s parliamentary structure.
