Bangladesh's poll body chief on Saturday said general elections would be held in the first week of February 2026 but ensuring it in a free, fair and impartial manner remained a major challenge.
Bangladesh general election to be held in February 2026, says poll body chief
The election comes months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted out of power in August last year following students' protest.
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