Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Barred from Voting in Bangladesh's Upcoming Elections
Bangladesh's Election Commission has barred former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family from voting in the upcoming national elections. This decision follows her NID being blocked, which is essential for voter registration. The elections are set to be held in February under an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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In a surprising move, Bangladesh's Election Commission has barred former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family from participating in the forthcoming national elections, the local press reported Thursday. Slated for February, these elections are organized under the interim administration helmed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Expats eager to cast their votes will have to register online using their National Identity (NID) numbers, clarified Akhtar Ahmed, Senior Secretary of the Bangladesh Election Commission. Unfortunately, Sheikh Hasina and ten of her relatives had their NIDs blocked, disqualifying them from registering and voting, according to the Jugantor daily.
Since seeking asylum in India following an uprising last year, Hasina's voting rights have been in contention, with official confirmation arriving now. The government and election officials are keen on ensuring that the elections are fair, set to occur before Ramadan begins in February 2026.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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