“Election without Awami League is a coronation”, says Sheikh Hasina after party barred from Bangladesh Feb polls
Summary
Sheikh Hasina declares that the exclusion of Awami League from Bangladesh's February 2026 elections reduces the process to a coronation, warning of disenfranchisement and instability amid intensified political unrest.
Key Points
- Sheikh Hasina states an election without Awami League is not a legitimate election but a coronation.
- Awami League has been barred from contesting Bangladesh's February 2026 polls, risking voter disenfranchisement.
- Violence has increased amid political tensions following the ousting of Hasina's government in 2024.
- The February 2026 elections will feature major parties like BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizens Party, alongside a referendum on institutional reforms.
