The anticipated parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12 have generated cautious hope among citizens weary of political dysfunction. Against this backdrop, the proposed election and referendum are significant not because of personalities, but because of process. A genuinely free, fair, and inclusive election could restore public trust in the ballot box as the primary instrument of political change. Its credibility derives not from traditional political power, but from public trust and international respect. If they fail, the cost will be yet another lost opportunity -- and a deeper erosion of hope.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2026 06:56 UTC