Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh
The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
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Prapti in Bangladesh
Prapti Taposhi took part in the Bangladesh student-led protests in 2024, which ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Published On 11 Feb 2026
Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote
The young leader of the protest-born National Citizen Party has teamed up with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest elections.
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Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country’s history.
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Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties?
The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
‘It matters’: Can Bangladeshi voters in Britain impact country’s election?
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That’s exciting many. But others can’t vote — or won’t.
‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?
Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case
Verdict comes ahead of elections on February 12 with ousted Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League barred from taking part.
‘Deeply insecure’: Why Bangladeshi minorities are scared ahead of elections
A spate of recent attacks has amplified fears among the country’s religious minorities ahead of the February 12 vote.
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile?
The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won’t be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
Exiled leader Hasina denounces upcoming Bangladesh election after party ban
Ousted premier says the exclusion of her Awami League party “deepens resentment” on Muhammad Yunus’s interim government.
