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16 Activists Killed Ahead of Bangladesh's Crucial Election

1/27/2026

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At least 16 political activists have been killed since the December 11 parliamentary election announcement.
The February 12 vote is the first competitive election since Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was ousted in 2024.
Clashes have occurred between supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Authorities plan to deploy around 900,000 security personnel.
Activists fear intimidation and targeted killings will complicate the electoral landscape.

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Story summary

At least 16 political activists have been killed since the December 11 parliamentary election announcement.
The February 12 vote is the first competitive election since Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was ousted in 2024.
Clashes have occurred between supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Authorities plan to deploy around 900,000 security personnel.
Activists fear intimidation and targeted killings will complicate the electoral landscape.