Bangladesh 2026 elections explained in maps and charts
Summary
Bangladesh will hold its general elections on February 12, 2026, to choose the next government. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus currently leads the interim administration after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled. The elections involve 51 political parties and nearly 2,000 candidates aiming to fill parliament's 350 seats.Key Facts
- Bangladesh's general elections are scheduled for February 12, 2026.
- Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister, left office in August 2024 due to protests.
- Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus leads the interim government.
- Bangladesh has 59 registered political parties, but the Awami League is not participating due to registration suspension.
- Approximately 1,981 candidates are contesting in the elections.
- Bangladesh's population is over 173 million, making it the eighth most populous country.
- The economy's GDP is $461 billion, with recent growth slowing to 3.97% as of June 2025.
- The capital city, Dhaka, has a population of approximately 37 million people.
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