Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster
Summary
Campaigning has started in Bangladesh for the first national election after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster, with opposition parties rallying and a national charter referendum also underway.
Key Points
- Campaigning has begun in Bangladesh for the first national elections following the 2024 uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is overseeing the elections, with the Awami League party banned from participation.
- A 10-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami and including the new National Citizen Party is contesting the election.
- The election includes a referendum on a National Charter proposing political reforms such as term limits and stronger checks on executive power.
