Sheikh Hasina's Son Slams Bangladesh Polls as 'Democracy Denied'

• Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, labels Bangladesh’s February 2026 polls "democracy denied" and a "calculated political strike."
• Wazed alleges the Yunus-led interim administration banned Awami League, disenfranchising nearly 60% of voters.
• He argues that excluding the majority party makes the election "engineered," not democratic, and punishes voters for their support.
• The criticism follows the death of Khaleda Zia and the BNP's emergence as a frontrunner, with Awami League campaigning against them.

Why It Matters: Sheikh Hasina's son calls Bangladesh's Feb 2026 polls "democracy denied" due to Awami League ban.