Main issues in Bangladesh’s February 12 election

選舉背景與民主回歸

Bangladeshis will head to the polls on Thursday, with nearly 128 million people eligible to vote, in a key test of the country’s return to democracy after a popular uprising toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.

主要議題與政治動態

A recent opinion poll by the Dhaka-based Communication Research Foundation and Bangladesh Elections and Public Opinion Studies found corruption remains a major concern among voters.

As old political alliances fracture and constitutional debates intensify, an unprecedented Islamist alliance is reshaping the country’s political landscape.

選舉形式與附加議題

In addition to electing Members of Parliament, voters will be asked to cast a second ballot – a national referendum on a set of institutional reforms.

國際關注與觀察

The election is seen as important for the country’s return to democracy and has drawn attention from international observers and institutions, including Chatham House and IFES.

政治局勢與限制

The Awami League remains banned under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and Bangladesh heads to the polls without its largest political party.

來源：https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/main-issues-bangladeshs-february-12-election-2026-02-10/