Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader
Summary
Votes are being counted in Bangladesh's first election since student protests led to the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The election features the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party against a coalition that includes parties from the student uprising. A referendum on constitutional changes is also taking place.Key Facts
- Bangladesh is counting votes from its first election since 2024 protests removed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- More than 2,000 candidates are competing for parliamentary seats.
- The Awami League party, led by Hasina, is banned and not participating in the election.
- The 2024 protests led to around 1,400 protester deaths, according to the UN.
- The center-right BNP is running against a coalition that includes a party from the student protests.
- Election results are expected on Friday.
- Voters are also deciding on proposed constitutional changes to address political issues.
- Around one million police and soldiers are ensuring security during the election.
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