‘Election matters’: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded
Summary
Bangladesh is preparing for its national election on February 12, which will be an important event because it's the first after Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister, was removed. This election marks a change as Bangladeshis living abroad will, for the first time, be able to vote remotely. Political conversations, especially among the Bangladeshi community in places like London, are very active due to this significant shift.Key Facts
- Bangladesh's national election is scheduled for February 12.
- It is the first election since the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, was removed.
- Overseas Bangladeshis can vote remotely for the first time.
- Over seven million Bangladeshi expatriates have registered to vote.
- The election features competition between the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
- The BNP is now led by Tarique Rahman, following Khaleda Zia’s death.
- Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads the interim administration, which banned the Awami League from the elections.
- Many expatriates had been excluded from voting in past elections despite their significant financial contributions through remittances.
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