Sheikh Hasina urges supporters not to vote in Bangladesh’s Feb 12 elections after Awami League ban, saying “No boat, no vote” amid a deep political crisis. Awami League Chairperson and deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the countrymen not to vote in the general elections scheduled for February 12,2026. This is the first time since 1991 that the Awami League has not participated in the election. Bangladesh Election 2026However, after the Awami League was barred from participating in the elections, Sheikh Hasina urged the people, particularly her supporters and cadres, not to participate in the polls. Let them allow the Awami League to participate in the election; let our election symbol, the boat, be on the ballot paper.

Source: dna January 14, 2026 08:04 UTC