Bangladesh Holds First Election Since Uprising

Bangladesh is holding a crucial election after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising, with nearly 127 million registered voters participating. The main candidates are Tarique Rahman of the BNP and Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, amid hopes for a fair election after years of oppression. Alongside the election, a referendum on constitutional reforms aims to prevent a return to autocracy. The outcome will significantly influence the country’s democratic future and address pressing socio-economic issues.