Summary
Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election on February 12, 2024, after a year of political changes following a student-led uprising. The election will also include a referendum on political reforms, with nearly 128 million people eligible to vote. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, aims to stabilize the political situation as major parties prepare for the election.
Key Facts
- Bangladesh will have a parliamentary election on February 12, 2024.
- A referendum on political reforms will be held on the same day.
- Nearly 128 million people can vote in the election.
- The interim government is led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party is banned from participating.
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading the election race.
- President Mohammed Shahabuddin plans to resign after the election.
- The "July Charter" reform plan includes changes to reduce executive power and increase judicial independence.
