Bangladesh is preparing for its parliamentary election on February 12, the first since 2008 without Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. Many young voters, who led the 2024 July uprising, are eager to vote but disillusioned by the lack of new political alternatives. Reuters interviewed over 80 students under 30, most of whom expressed strong interest in voting yet disappointment with the candidates. The main contest is seen between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, while the newly formed National Citizens Party (NCP) has lost credibility after allying with Jamaat.
Analysts note that more than a quarter of Bangladesh’s 128 million voters are under 30, and their participation could shape the outcome. A concurrent referendum will address institutional reforms, including term limits for the prime minister and greater judicial and electoral independence. A youth leadership survey found 97% of voters aged 18–35 intend to vote, split nearly evenly between BNP and Jamaat supporters.
Despite disillusionment, some young activists remain hopeful for long-term political renewal, emphasizing the need for a stable, democratically elected government.
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