Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Bangladesh is set to hold its national election on February 12, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.

This will be the first national election since the student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The interim administration, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has been governing the country since then.

A national referendum on the "July Charter" will also be held on the same day, proposing significant reforms to state institutions, including curbing executive powers and strengthening judicial independence. Voting will be held simultaneously for all 300 parliamentary seats.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday announce...