Bangladesh Awami League rejects election schedule, cites 'illegal' EC bias

• Bangladesh Awami League (BAL) rejected the announced election schedule, citing bias.
• BAL alleges the election commission is "illegal" and biased, operating under an "illegal government."
• The party claims it was banned from participating in the elections.
• BAL demands lifting bans, releasing political prisoners, and forming a neutral caretaker government.
• The Election Commission announced national elections for February 12, following Sheikh Hasina's ousting.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh Awami League's election rejection signals ongoing political crisis.