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Bangladesh's 2026 Election: Online Campaigns Amid Violence Fears

2/6/2026

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Bangladesh will hold its national election on February 12, 2026, with 128 million eligible voters and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
The ruling Awami League is excluded, leaving the contest mainly between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Campaigning has shifted online to engage younger voters, while analysts warn of potential violence and institutional distrust, stressing that inclusivity and transparency will determine the election's legitimacy.

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Story summary

Bangladesh will hold its national election on February 12, 2026, with 128 million eligible voters and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
The ruling Awami League is excluded, leaving the contest mainly between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Campaigning has shifted online to engage younger voters, while analysts warn of potential violence and institutional distrust, stressing that inclusivity and transparency will determine the election's legitimacy.