"Bangladesh's first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power. For the first time since the 2024 uprising, Bangladesh is heading to the polls. Voters will pick a new parliament and weigh in on a controversial July Charter. With Gen Z now the largest voting bloc, will this election deliver real change? In this episode: Tanvir Chowdhury (@tanvirbengal), Al Jazeera Journalist"
"Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Noor Wazwaz and Chloe K. Li with Marcos Bartolome, Tuleen Barakat, Maya Hamadeh, Sonia Bhagat, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio."
Bangladesh is holding its first national election since the 2024 uprising, with voters choosing a new parliament and deciding on a controversial July Charter. The July Charter presents contested legal and political changes that could reshape governance and civil liberties. Gen Z has become the largest voting bloc, bringing youth-driven expectations for accountability, reform, and representation. Political dynamics remain volatile as activist energy meets entrenched power structures and competing party strategies. The election outcome will determine whether demographic shifts translate into policy change, institutional reform, and durable shifts in political power.
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