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"We want Bangladesh to aspire to be a modern market economy that also believes in social justice and where no citizen is left behind."

We have "a plan to diversify the economy by making Bangladesh a supply hub for Global e-commerce giants."

"Wealth will not be accumulated to a few in our economy; rather our economic mantra will be balanced redistribution of wealth."

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"If we get the opportunity to govern the country, our relationship with India will be based on mutual respect."

"Not Delhi, not Pindi, not any other country—Bangladesh comes first."

"[W]e will not allow Bangladesh’s politics to be centered around either India or Pakistan."

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"[W]e are committed to protect[ing] the religious, cultural, and civic rights of minority faiths and ethnic communities."

"We want to build a safe #Bangladesh, where every woman, man, and child can leave home and return safely."

"[W]e are not in favour of dividing the nation along religious lines. We want to see a united nation."

"The United States will not allow rogue regimes to enable criminal networks or use oil and other resources to fuel our global adversaries."

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"We aim to establish a society where corruption has no place."

"Our future movement will be dedicated to fighting corruption and extortion."

"If anyone disrupts our plans by breaking the law and order or through corruption, we will not give them any pardon."

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Campaigning began on January 22 for Bangladesh's general elections scheduled for February 12, the first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Nearly 2,000 candidates are contesting for 300 parliamentary seats.

Campaigning began on January 22 for Bangladesh's general elections scheduled for February 12, the first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Nearly 2,000 candidates are contesting for 300 parliamentary seats.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded 288 candidates, while Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated 224 candidates for the electoral race. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile, launched his campaign in Sylhet.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded 288 candidates, while Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated 224 candidates for the electoral race. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile, launched his campaign in Sylhet.

The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has pledged to hold a free and fair election. Yunus, 85, assumed office in August 2024 following Hasina's departure and will step down after the polls.

The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has pledged to hold a free and fair election. Yunus, 85, assumed office in August 2024 following Hasina's departure and will step down after the polls.

A referendum will be held on the same day as the election regarding the July National Charter 2025, a reform framework that proposes giving the presidency more authority and establishing term limits for legislators. The charter was signed by 25 of the country's 52 registered political parties.

A referendum will be held on the same day as the election regarding the July National Charter 2025, a reform framework that proposes giving the presidency more authority and establishing term limits for legislators. The charter was signed by 25 of the country's 52 registered political parties.

The Awami League party, formerly led by Hasina, has been barred from running in the election after the Election Commission suspended its registration. Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death in absentia in November for crimes against humanity and remains in India.

The Awami League party, formerly led by Hasina, has been barred from running in the election after the Election Commission suspended its registration. Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death in absentia in November for crimes against humanity and remains in India.

More than 127 million voters have been registered for the election, with 33,740 new voters added in Chitwan district alone. First-time voters, mostly young people, are showing visible enthusiasm following the Gen-Z movement that contributed to the 2024 uprising.

More than 127 million voters have been registered for the election, with 33,740 new voters added in Chitwan district alone. First-time voters, mostly young people, are showing visible enthusiasm following the Gen-Z movement that contributed to the 2024 uprising.

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