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How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Elections

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Anupreeta Das, Katrin Bennhold, Leila Medina, James Surdam, Parin Behrooz and Lam Yik FeiFebruary 13, 2026 at 07:31 PM
How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Elections
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In February 2026, Bangladesh held its first national elections since a student revolution in the summer of 2024. The New York Times published a video report explaining the significance of these elections for the country's future. Correspondent Anupreeta Das reported from Dhaka University, the center of the student movement. The video, produced by a team including Katrin Bennhold, Leila Medina, James Surdam, Parin Behrooz and Lam Yik Fei, aims to provide context and analysis of the political shift following the revolution. The report focuses on understanding the implications of the election results for Bangladesh.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
James Surdam 40% Parin Behrooz 40% Lam Yik Fei 40% Katrin Bennhold 40% Leila Medina 40% New York Times 60% Student Revolution (Bangladesh, 2024) ×270% Dhaka 70% Anupreeta Das ×280% Bangladesh ×290%

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bangladesh elections 80% student revolution 70% democracy 60% elections 50% politics 50% dhaka university 40%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
70%
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Bangladesh

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