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Bangladesh Election Crisis: Islamist Alliance Eyes Power Amid Turmoil

2/10/2026

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The February 12, 2026 election in Bangladesh faces a power vacuum after the Awami League is barred from participating.
An Islamist alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami, strengthened by the National Citizen Party, seeks to capitalize on the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in exile, amid minority safety concerns.
The interim government disputes claims of widespread attacks.

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The February 12, 2026 election in Bangladesh faces a power vacuum after the Awami League is barred from participating.
An Islamist alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami, strengthened by the National Citizen Party, seeks to capitalize on the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in exile, amid minority safety concerns.
The interim government disputes claims of widespread attacks.