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Awami League Faces Political Exile Ahead of Elections
1/30/2026
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Story summary
- Bangladesh's Awami League faces a bleak, politically marginalized future ahead of the February elections.
- A 2024 student-led uprising ousted Prime Minister Hasina.
- The Awami League has been banned from political activities.
- Many supporters doubt they will vote because the party's symbol will not appear on the ballot.
- The upcoming election is viewed as lacking credibility without the Awami League's participation.
