Bangladesh to vote on February 12, 2026, in first election after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

Bangladesh will hold the 13th parliamentary election on February 12, 2026, Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin announced on Thursday (December 11, 2025).

This will be the first election after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a violent student-led protest in August 2024.

“The voting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026,” the CEC said.

Published - December 11, 2025 06:09 pm IST