Bangladesh tightens security as it holds first election since 2024 uprising

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 11, 2026 at 09:39 AM

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Bangladesh is holding its first general election since the 2024 uprising that removed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. The election, scheduled for Thursday, involves nearly 127 million eligible voters. The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, is the frontrunner, challenged by an 11-party coalition led by Jamaat-e-Islami and the newly formed National Citizen Party. Alongside the parliamentary vote, a referendum on political reforms is being conducted. Over 157,000 police officers, backed by soldiers and other security personnel, have been deployed nationwide to ensure security, with many polling stations flagged as vulnerable to violence.

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National Citizen Party (NCP) 40% Khaleda Zia 40% Baharul Alam 50% Abul Fazal Muhammad Sanaullah 50% Dhaka ×260% 2024 uprising ×260% Jamaat-e-Islami 70% Tarique Rahman ×270% Bangladesh Election 2026 70% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ×280% Sheikh Hasina ×390% Bangladesh ×7100%

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bangladesh election 100% 2024 uprising 80% security 70% political reforms 70% bnp 70% jamaat-e-islami 60% sheikh hasina 60% political violence 50% polling stations 50%

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