Bangladesh Votes Amid Fear And Apathy As Boat Symbol Missing, Tarique Rahman Poised For Return
Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 11:07 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Bangladesh’s general election saw low turnout and scattered violence as voters cast ballots amid heavy security. The Awami League’s boat symbol was absent for the first time in 30 years, leaving its supporters politically adrift. BNP’s Tarique Rahman emerged as frontrunner, while analysts said the absent Awami electorate could ultimately decide the outcome.
