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Dhaka’s return to rule by the vote
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|December 13, 2025
The first general election in Bangladesh after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government presents a dilemma for India
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On February 12, 2026, Bangladesh will hold its first general election after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government more than a year ago, quelling speculation about the caretaker administration’s commitment to holding polls.
This story is from the December 13, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
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