If things progress as per the directives of the interim government (IG) the next general election in Bangladesh in February 2026 seems all set to go. The dominant political parties of Bangladesh except Awami League whose activities are currently under suspension, namely the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam (BJI), and the newly formed student-led party, the National Citizen Party (NCP), have gone into election mode and are preparing for the election, quite enthusiastically. Notwithstanding, this may also be a good time to review Awami League, a party that led Bangladesh to independence. Instead, the Awami League has opted for revenge and that too with external help. As is evident from the above, the current state of Bangladesh’s dominant political parties is anything but inspiring, nor is it conducive to steer Bangladesh to a democratic, secular, and inclusive society.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 03, 2026 04:46 UTC