It is to give political parties and the electorate clarity on the election schedule.

February 12 Marks Bangladesh’s First Election After PM Hasina Steps Down

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced on Thursday that Bangladesh is going to hold its elections on February 12, the first parliamentary election since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted.

The announcement by the Election Commission sets the timeline for the national vote, which comes months after widespread protests led to Hasina’s resignation in August 2024, ending her long tenure at the helm of the government.

According to Nasir Uddin, the voting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026. It is to give political parties and the electorate clarity on the election schedule.

The February 12 election will mar

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