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Yunus Vows Smooth Power Handover to Elected Govt as Bangladesh Heads to Historic Polls

  • Bangladesh is heading towards historic parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, marking a significant turning point since the July 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina.
  • The two main alliances are the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party, both vying for 300 seats.
  • Interim Chief Muhammad Yunus has promised a smooth power handover and urged voters to participate in the elections, emphasizing its importance as a decisive moment for the nation.
  • Yunus highlighted the need for a peaceful election, stating that any attempts to disrupt voting or intimidate voters would not be tolerated, ensuring that security measures are in place to facilitate a fair process.
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Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what’s at stake?

Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are vying for seats in Bangladesh’s first election since Hasina’s ouster.

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Asia Sentinel broke the news in Hong Kong on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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