The Bangladesh Elections Are on Thursday. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Anupreeta Das and Saif HasnatFebruary 11, 2026 at 07:33 AM

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Bangladesh is holding its first national election on Thursday since the 2024 student revolution that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Over 120 million citizens will vote for a new leader and on a referendum for political reforms demanded during the protests. More than 50 parties are fielding candidates, with manifestos promising a more democratic and equitable Bangladesh. The Awami League is barred from participating. This election is considered pivotal for building an inclusive democracy and combating corruption, with potentially record voter turnout, including many first-time voters. Since the fall of the Awami League, the country has been run by an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

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Facing a death sentence, Ms. Hasina has been living in exile in India.

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The Awami League is barred from participating in the election.

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More than 120 million people in Bangladesh are expected to vote on Thursday.

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Bangladesh is holding national elections for the first time since 2024, when a student movement ousted the prime minister.

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Tarique Rahman is expected to become the next prime minister.

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Awami League ×270% Muhammad Yunus 80% Sheikh Hasina ×390% Bangladesh ×4100%

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bangladesh elections 100% political reforms 70% student movement 70% democracy 60% awami league 60% sheikh hasina 50% voter turnout 50% political parties 40% interim government 40%