UPDATE 1-Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution
Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 7:28 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
"Our votes will matter and have meaning." Hasina’s Awami League is banned, and she remains in self-imposed exile in long-term ally India, opening the window for China to expand its influence in Bangladesh as Dhaka's ties with New Delhi deteriorate. Unlike previous elections marred by opposition boycotts and intimidation, more than 2,000 candidates, including many independents, are vying for 300 seats in the Jatiya Sangsad, or House of the Nation.
