Bangladesh Votes After Hasina's Ouster: Dual Ballot for Parliament and Referendum

• Bangladesh holds its 13th parliamentary elections on February 12, following Sheikh Hasina's ouster in July 2024.
• The polls include a nationwide referendum on constitutional reforms, making it a dual-ballot exercise.
• Around 128 million citizens are registered to vote across 299 constituencies, with 2,028 candidates contesting.
• Voters will cast two separate ballots: white for parliamentary elections and pink for the referendum.
• Extensive security measures are in place with 900,000 law enforcement personnel and 40,000 observers.