Bangladeshi Gen Z influence next prime minister in elections

Rafiul Alam, a 27-year-old from Dhaka, never believed in the value of voting until joining protests in 2024 that led to Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation. With the upcoming election seen as a chance for change, he plans to vote for the first time, along with millions of young voters eager to make their voices heard after years of questionable polls. The youth demographic, united by distrust of institutions, is expected to shape Bangladesh’s political future, with hopes for reform and accountability following the recent uprising.

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