Bangladesh, Feb. 13 -- Bangladesh's 2026 parliamentary election has emerged as a generational turning point, marked not only by political realignment but by the visible absence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from the electoral arena.

For the first time in over a decade and a half, voters went to the polls without the Awami League leader shaping the ballot, fundamentally altering the dynamics of national politics.

Early figures from the Election Commission showed that approximately 32.88 percent of voters had cast their ballots by noon, with turnout rising to around 47.91 percent by mid-afternoon.

With nearly 128 million registered voters nationwide, the participation of tens of millions underscores the significance attached to ...