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flag Bangladesh's banned Awami League stages surprise protests ahead of 2026 elections, sparking crackdowns and over 800 arrests.

flag Bangladesh’s banned Awami League is holding brief, spontaneous protests in Dhaka and other cities ahead of the 2026 elections, inspired by exiled leader Sheikh Hasina’s social media calls to “resist.” Despite the ban following her ouster in a mass uprising, supporters gather briefly, chant slogans, and disperse to avoid detection, prompting police crackdowns that have led to over 800 arrests and reports of beatings. flag The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, says the protests threaten election stability and is increasing surveillance, while human rights groups criticize the crackdowns as repressive. flag Hasina, facing charges of crimes against humanity in absentia, continues to urge defiance online, and analysts say the demonstrations aim to maintain her political relevance amid a tense, fragile political environment.

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