Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders
Summary
Bangladesh is preparing for elections on February 12, the first since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted after protests in 2024. Over 127 million people, including expatriates voting by post for the first time, are eligible to vote. Historically, the country's elections have seen political tensions and allegations of vote rigging.Key Facts
- Bangladesh's elections are set for February 12, with over 127 million eligible voters.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024 and now faces criminal charges.
- A caretaker government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus currently oversees the country.
- This election will allow 15 million Bangladeshi expatriates to vote by post for the first time.
- The Awami League, previously led by Hasina, is banned from this election.
- Bangladesh's elections have often involved political violence and claims of tampering.
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are the main contenders this election.
- Bangladesh has experienced both democratic and military rule since its independence in 1971.
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