Bangladesh Prepares For First National Election After Hasina Exit In 2024 Crisis

Dhaka[Bangladesh] December 11: Bangladesh is preparing for a major moment in its political history of the country. Since Sheikh Hasina left the country, Muhammad Yunus sworn as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. He was ruling the country. The country has not held a national election after that. The fall of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 created a lot of ruckus in the country. Her exit followed a huge public uprising. Streets filled with students and workers. Many demanded fair elections. After her removal an interim government took control. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was asked to lead. His team was trusted to calm the nation. Now the Election Commission is ready to tell people when they will vote again.

Election Body Set To Announce Date Today

Reports say the Bangladesh Election Commission will announce the election date today. As per some of the sources, it will be announced at 6 pm local time. Senior officials shared this update with Reuters. They confirmed that Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin will be speaking in a national broadcast. Earlier addressing the people in August he said that the election will be held soon. He had shared that it will be in the first week of February 2026. The poll body has been studying the situation for months. They want to make sure voters feel safe. They also want a smooth process in every district.

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How The July Charter Shapes The New System

Along with the election date the country is also waiting for news on the national referendum. This referendum will decide whether the July Charter should be adopted. The plan was created soon after the unrest in 2024. Many leaders and activists worked on it. The charter tries to stop misuse of power. It suggests changes to reduce executive control. It also wants stronger courts. It demands more independence for election authorities. Many citizens hope this plan will rebuild trust in state institutions. The interim government believes reforms will help Bangladesh move forward.

Challenges Ahead For Poll Organisers

The Election Commission says the biggest concern is voter trust. Many people do not feel confident about the system. There is also fear of low turnout. Nasir Uddin said this openly at a function in Rangpur. He spoke about how people have doubts after years of political tension. Organising elections in every region is a huge task. Polling booths must be secure. Staff must be trained. Citizens must get clear information. The commission is preparing for these challenges and how to solve those issues. Election Commission wants the election to be conducted peacefully and fairly.

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Parties Expected To Contest In 2026 Elections

Many political parties are getting ready. Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s is seen as a strong contender. She belongs to Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The Jamaat e Islami party is also returning to elections. Their ban was eased by the interim government. The party had earlier been blocked by a 2013 court ruling. Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, which ruled for many years, has been stopped from contesting. Her son has warned of unrest if the ban is not removed. This has added tension in some regions. Bangladesh waits to see how the next months unfold. Citizens hope for a peaceful election that marks a new beginning.