Issued on: 12/02/2026 - 17:25

As Bangladeshis cast their ballots on Thursday in their first free election in 17 years, many are hoping for an end to corruption, greater safety and security, improved economic conditions, and real structural changes in their daily lives, as explained by FRANCE 24's journalist Navodita Kumari.

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