Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Election Campaign Begins Ahead of February 12 Vote
Bangladesh is having a big election on February 12, 2025.
This is the first election since the former leader, Sheikh Hasina, was removed from power.
Many people are running for office, including members of big political parties like the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
The campaign started on January 22, 2025, and will end on February 10, 2025.
People will vote from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on election day.
There are also concerns about fake news and security issues.
The current leader, Muhammad Yunus, will step down after the election.
He wants people to vote 'yes' in a referendum to help make Bangladesh better.
Bangladesh's election campaign for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election began on January 22, 2025, ahead of the February 12, 2025 vote.
The election is the first since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
Nearly 2,000 candidates are contesting for 300 parliamentary seats, with major parties like the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami fielding candidates.
The campaign will run until February 10, 2025, with voting scheduled from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on February 12, 2025.
Muhammad Yunus, the current interim leader, will step down after the election and has urged voters to support a referendum for political reforms.
- Who
- Bangladesh citizens and political parties
- What
- General elections and referendum
- When
- February 12, 2025
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To elect new leadership after political turmoil and the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government
- Election Date
- February 12, 2025
- Campaign Start Date
- January 22, 2025
- Campaign End Date
- February 10, 2025
- Voting Hours
- 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Number of Candidates
- 2,000
- Number of Seats
- 300
- BNP Candidates
- 288
- Jamaat-e-Islami Candidates
- 224
- Jatiya Party Candidates
- 192
- Independent Candidates
- 249
Sources
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