Bangladesh Heads to Polls: 51 Parties Vie for Power in Crucial Election

• Bangladesh is set for a pivotal election on Thursday, marking a new chapter after the 'Battle of Begums' era.
• Nearly 127 million eligible voters, including 4.57 million first-time voters, will participate.
• 51 out of 59 registered political parties are competing, with 1,981 candidates, including 249 independents.
• Key issues include corruption, inflation, employment, and economic development.
• A referendum on the National Charter 2025, drafted by the interim government, is also being held.