Bangladesh’s latest election battlegrounds: TikTok, Facebook, YouTube
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Ahead of Bangladesh's February 12th election, political parties are actively campaigning on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to reach millions of voters. While on-the-ground campaigning begins January 22nd, online battles have been ongoing for months, particularly targeting Gen Z voters who played a role in the recent ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Parties like the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are using viral songs and other content to promote their platforms and criticize their opponents. The election is shaping up to be a contest between the BNP and a Jamaat-led alliance, with social media playing a crucial role in influencing voters.
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AI-ExtractedVoters will also decide on a referendum on February 12.
HAL Banna composed and sang a pro-Jamaat song that went viral.
On February 12, the country is scheduled to vote in what is shaping up to be a direct contest between the BNP and a Jamaat-led alliance.
The Awami League (AL) of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a student-led uprising in August 2024.
Parties in Bangladesh are using social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube to campaign for the upcoming election.
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