Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster
Summary
Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for the first national election after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster amid political reforms and exclusion of the Awami League party.
Key Points
- Campaigning started for Bangladesh's first national elections after the 2024 uprising ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- The election is scheduled for February 12 under an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus with a focus on political reforms.
- Awami League party has been banned from contesting, shifting political dynamics towards a 10-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party.
- BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, returning from 17 years exile, is a leading prime ministerial contender with significant public support.
