Key players and parties in Bangladesh Election 2026.

An array of political parties and alliances are competing in Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election on February 12, the first since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, is a key contender in the race, having gained support following Hasina’s departure. The BNP has traditionally exchanged power with the Awami League and is now positioning itself as a liberal force, breaking its alliance with Jamaat. Tarique has returned to lead the party and has pledged to improve infrastructure and healthcare if elected, revitalizing the party’s spirit and organisation.

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