New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Bangladesh is holding a parliamentary election that could reshape the country after years of political instability. It's the first election since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by deadly protests in 2024, and a clear outcome is vital for stable governance.

Here are some facts and figures about Thursday's election:

127 million eligible voters, some 5 million of them first-timers

More than 127 million people are eligible to vote in the nation of some 170 million people. There are 2,028 candidates contesting parliamentary seats nationwide.

The electorate includes about 64.8 million male voters, 62.9 million female voters, and 1,234 transgender voters, according to official data. Young people were key...