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Bangladesh's Tense Election Looms Amid Hasina's Exile

1/29/2026

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Bangladesh's February 12 election is tense after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League.
Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, criticized the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for excluding the Awami League from the polls.
She warned that inclusive elections are needed to prevent prolonged instability and to heal the nation's divisions.
Over 127 million voters are eligible, and international observers will monitor the process.

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Bangladesh's February 12 election is tense after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League.
Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, criticized the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus for excluding the Awami League from the polls.
She warned that inclusive elections are needed to prevent prolonged instability and to heal the nation's divisions.
Over 127 million voters are eligible, and international observers will monitor the process.