Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50am on 05 Feb 2026,Thursday International
Young voters helped force out Bangladesh’s long-time leader after deadly unrest in 2024, but older parties now look likely to win the upcoming general election. Student-led protests grew after a police crackdown that killed hundreds, according to the UN. Some youth leaders formed the National Citizen Party, but it is split and has limited reach. Many young voters are now backing established parties such as Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP. “We are trying to prove ourselves,” one youth party member said. Women activists say they have been sidelined in candidate lists and alliances ahead of the vote. (PC: BBC)
