Bangladesh

The 2026 Referendum approved the July Charter, but a turnout of 244% in Rajshahi-4 and "No" victories in 11 seats, including Gopalganj, have fueled intense debate over the Election Commission's data.

Sheikh Hasina has rejected Bangladesh’s Feb. 12 election as illegitimate, urging its cancellation and fresh polls after the Awami League was barred.

Discrepancies between the EC’s 59.44% turnout and independent 8.74% estimates in 243 seats spark a legitimacy crisis. Critics call the BNP's 2026 victory a "data-driven paper win."

Sajeeb Wazed Joy clarifies he has no plans to enter politics, despite Tarique Rahman's return to power. He expressed concern for Bangladesh's future in an exclusive interview with DW.

Despite a 59.44% official turnout, over 50 million Bangladeshis abstained from the 2026 polls. Analysts weigh the impact of the Awami League's absence on the legitimacy of the new BNP government.