🇧🇩 Polls closed Thursday in Bangladesh's first general election since the deadly 2024 political uprising, with manual vote-counting beginning immediately under intense scrutiny. AFP journalists confirmed the closure in Dhaka as citizens await results that could redefine the nation's future.
🔍 This election marks a critical test for Bangladesh's democracy, coming just two years after mass protests shook the country. While no major violence was reported today, memories of the 2024 clashes linger among voters under 30 – now representing 40% of the electorate.
📊 Election officials confirm hand-counting will continue through the night, with preliminary results expected by dawn. International observers highlight this process as crucial for maintaining transparency in a nation still healing from recent turmoil.
🌏 For young professionals and diaspora communities, the outcome could impact Bangladesh's economic partnerships across Asia. Market analysts are watching closely, as stable governance could boost the country's position in textile exports and renewable energy initiatives.
