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Key candidates cast their ballots in Bangladesh elections

Key candidates cast their ballots in Bangladesh elections

Summary

In Bangladesh, major political figures participated in a general election in Dhaka. This is the first election since Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in 2024 by a youth-led movement.

Key Facts

  • Leading political candidates in Bangladesh voted in the general election.
  • The election is taking place in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.
  • The main parties in the election are the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and a coalition led by Jamaat-e-Islami.
  • This election is the first since 2024.
  • Sheikh Hasina, the former long-serving prime minister, was ousted in 2024.
  • The 2024 removal of Sheikh Hasina was led by young people, sometimes referred to as "Gen Z."
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