Bangladesh Heads to Polls on Feb 12 as High-Stakes Election and Referendum Loom
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 10, 2026, 13:06 IST | Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 13:06 IST
Bangladesh is set to vote on February 12 as campaigning officially ends ahead of a crucial general election and referendum. The contest sees a fierce political battle, with the Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition mounting a challenge against the BNP, raising stakes over the country’s political future and governance path.
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