Jobs, cash, loans: Can Bangladesh’s parties deliver on election promises?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 11 min read 100% complete by Mehedi Hasan MarofFebruary 3, 2026 at 06:31 AM

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Ahead of Bangladesh's February 12 election, political parties are heavily targeting young voters with promises of jobs, financial aid, and loans. The BNP-led coalition and the Jamaat-e-Islami bloc are campaigning on issues like job creation, price relief, and anti-corruption measures. These promises aim to address widespread anxieties about economic security, particularly among unemployed graduates and those seeking government jobs. However, analysts and voters express skepticism about the feasibility of these pledges, given Bangladesh's current economic challenges and slowed growth. The election follows a period of political upheaval, including protests in 2024 that led to a change in government.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Nahid Islam 40% Dhaka 40% National Citizen Party (NCP) ×250% Jamaat-e-Islami 60% Awami League 60% Mohaiminul Rafi ×360% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) 70% Sheikh Hasina ×270% Bangladesh ×790%

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election promises 90% bangladesh election 80% job creation 80% economic challenges 70% loans 60% youth 60% social security 50% job market 50% corruption 40%

Sentiment Analysis

Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Bangladesh

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