Hasina's Awami League Rejects 'Illegal' Polls, Demands Caretaker Government

• Bangladesh Awami League rejects the national election schedule, calling the Election Commission "illegal."
• The party claims it was banned from participating in the upcoming polls.
• Awami League demands a neutral caretaker government and the unconditional release of political prisoners.
• National polls in Bangladesh are scheduled for February 12, alongside a referendum.
• This election follows the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and the establishment of a caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's election legitimacy is questioned by a major party's exclusion.