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Bangladesh polls marred by violence: Crude bomb thrown at polling stations

Violence marred polling in Bangladesh's Gopalganj Sadar as a crude bomb injured two security personnel and a child. Another crude bomb blast occurred in Munshiganj, followed by a chase between rival supporters. Separately, a BNP leader died after a scuffle at a Khulna polling station, though party sources cited pre-existing…

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Bangladesh elections: BNP leader dies at polling station after allegedly being pushed; hit head on tree

A BNP leader died in Khulna while going to vote. Mohibuzzaman Kochi was allegedly pushed by Jamaat supporters at a polling station. He fell and hit his head. Doctors declared him dead at the hospital. The BNP has demanded immediate arrest and legal action against the Jamaat leader and his…

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Inside Story: How ICC and PCB Resolved Tensions to Save India vs Pakistan T20 Clash

The ten-day-long impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the India vs Pakistan Group A fixture in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end earlier this week. The Government of Pakistan reversed its earlier stance, allowing Salman Ali Agha and…

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Sheikh Hasina’s son says government ‘completely mishandled’ Gen Z protests as Bangladesh heads to polls

INTERVIEW: Sajeeb Wazed tells The Independent’s Alisha Rahaman Sarkar that the ousted government failed to ‘sit down’ with student protesters before it was forced from power – but stops short of blaming his mother

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Trial by ballot: Can a ‘reform’ election finally stabilise Bangladesh?

Bangladesh approaches its parliamentary election on February 12 in a political milieu marked by upheaval, uncertainty and guarded expectation.

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Bangladesh votes in historic election to decide its future after Gen Z revolution

After months of instability and violence and more than a decade of authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s voters cast their ballots in an election that could reset the country’s future as a democracy. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Dhaka

The Independent UK

Day before polls, two Hindu men brutally killed in Bangladesh in seperate incidents

Two Hindu men were killed in separate incidents in Bangladesh ahead of Thursday's elections. A tea worker was found dead with his hands and feet tied in Moulvibazar, while a rice trader was hacked to death in his shop in Mymensingh. The International Crisis Group has warned of further attacks.

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No Hasina, BNP's comeback and a resurgent Jamaat: Bangladesh elections 2026 explained in 10 points

Bangladesh is voting in its first general election since a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule in August 2024. What began as protests over public sector job quotas spiralled into the deadliest political violence since independence, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and dismantling one of South Asia’s most…

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Some key figures about Bangladesh's parliamentary election

Bangladesh is holding a parliamentary election that could reset the country after years of political instability

The Independent UK

Bangladesh polls: UN notes ‘concerns’ of women’s groups

Dhaka: As Bangladesh goes to polls on Thursday, United Nations has said it has noted ‘concerns’ raised by women’s groups and civil society organisations over violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence, and called for “safe, inclusive and meaningful participation” of women in elections.

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Polls open for Bangladesh’s first election since the 2024 uprising that ousted Hasina

Polls have opened across Bangladesh for voters to cast ballots in a parliamentary election seen as a critical test of the country’s democracy after years of political turmoil

The Independent UK

Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina

Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of Bangladesh

The Guardian - AU

Moment of truth for India as Bangladesh votes; Hasina, resurgent Jamaat add to uncertainty

Bangladesh votes Thursday in an election with significant implications for India. With Sheikh Hasina out, India hopes the frontrunner BNP can reset ties, despite historical friction. A tight contest is expected between the BNP alliance and a bloc led by Jamaat-e-Islami. India also eyes a constitutional referendum and key security…

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Bangladesh elections: How Gen Z uprising cleared the way for the old guards

The uprising, sparked by anger over civil service job quotas and fuelled by outrage at police violence, spread rapidly across Dhaka and beyond. According to the United Nations, up to 1,400 people were killed, most in the security crackdown ordered by Hasina. The movement was celebrated globally as a rare,…

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‘Hub of terrorism’: Congressional briefing alleges 'coordinated violence' against Hindus in Bangladesh ahead of Feb 12 election

Hindu groups hosted a congressional briefing alleging coordinated violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, just before the nation's election. Witnesses and activists described a worsening climate of fear and institutional breakdown, urging U.S. policymakers to condemn the violence and impose sanctions on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

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Bangladesh to vote tomorrow: What's at stake for India, Pakistan and China

After months of violence, street protests and political upheaval, Bangladesh now faces its moment of reckoning. What began in July 2024 as a student agitation over public sector job quotas quickly spiralled into a nationwide revolt against Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in her resignation and flight to India. The unrest…

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'Over 50% polling stations centres': How Bangladesh is preparing for first election since Hasina ouster

Bangladesh is holding parliamentary elections amidst unprecedented security following the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina. Over half of polling centres are deemed risk-prone, prompting a massive deployment of nearly 9.58 lakh security personnel. For the first time, drones and body-worn cameras will monitor the process, aiming for a peaceful…

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Bangladeshis seek to chart a democratic future in their first vote since the bloody 2024 uprising

Bangladesh is holding a crucial election that comes after a turbulent period marked by mob violence, rising religious intolerance, attacks on the press, the growing influence of Islamists and weakening of the rule of law

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Bangladesh’s first general election after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster is a test for its democratic values

Bangladeshis will cast their ballots on Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule

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‘Women’s freedoms are at stake’: concern at rise of Islamist party before Bangladesh election

Jamaat e-Islami, oppressed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule, could take unprecedented share of the vote on Thursday

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Days ahead of elections, another Hindu man is killed in Bangladesh

A 62-year-old rice trader, Susen Chandra Sarkar, was brutally murdered in his shop in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, just days before the February 12 elections. Unidentified assailants hacked him to death and looted cash. This incident fuels fears among minority communities, with international groups warning of potential attacks.

The Times of India

Hindu trader killed in Bangladesh: Susen Chandra Sarkar hacked to death inside shop in Mymensingh

A 62-year-old Hindu trader was hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district late on Monday night. The incident comes just two days before the country’s parliamentary elections and raises concerns over the safety of minorities amid a recent spike in violence.

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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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In their words: Bangladeshis talk about the election that could redefine the nation’s future

Bangladesh's national election is a pivotal moment for the country as voters head to the polls Thursday

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Pakistan agree to play against India at T20 World Cup after planned boycott

This reverses an earlier decision to boycott the cricket clash against its old rival, which had been cited due to geopolitical tensions

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