Bangladesh is set to hold its first general election this week since the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled by student-led protests. As a demographic that constitutes a significant portion of the population, the youth hold high expectations for this election, seeking expanded employment opportunities and the establishment of good governance. Furthermore, they aspire for a government that guarantees freedom of expression and prioritizes national economic recovery. With Hasina’s party excluded from the race, the primary contest is expected to unfold between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.
