Bangladesh tightens security as it holds first election since 2024 uprising
Summary
Bangladesh is preparing for its first general election since the 2024 uprising, increasing security with a large deployment of police and military forces. The election will see competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and a coalition led by the Jamaat-e-Islami. The government is also holding a referendum on political reforms, including term limits for the prime minister.Key Facts
- Bangladesh's general election is the first since the 2024 uprising that removed Sheikh Hasina from power.
- Over 157,000 police officers and 100,000 soldiers are deployed to ensure security during the election.
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is currently leading the polls.
- The BNP faces competition from an 11-party coalition containing Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party.
- A referendum will also take place to discuss political reforms like term limits for the prime minister.
- Security cameras are set up in more than 90% of the constituencies to monitor the election.
- Around 24,000 polling centres are identified as high-risk or moderately risky for violence.
- An interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has declared public holidays to support the election process.
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