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Bangladesh's first post-uprising election is a test for democratic norms and minority rights

February 11, 2026 at 05:23 AM
By Julhas Alam and Sheikh Saaliq
Bangladesh's first post-uprising election is a test for democratic norms and minority rights

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Bangladeshis will cast ballots Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule

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Bangladeshis will cast ballots Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule Bangladesh's first post-uprising election is a test for democratic norms and minority rights. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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Bangladeshis will cast ballots Thursday in a crucial national election, the first since a mass uprising ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule

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