India, Feb. 10 -- As Bangladesh heads towards a pivotal national election, on February 12, 2026 the political landscape is rapidly changing, particularly in Dhaka. Streets across the city are now dominated by vibrant party slogans, towering posters, banners, and an unmistakable surge of political rallies. Jamaat-e-Islami and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been mobilising large numbers of supporters, signaling a competitive and closely watched poll.

Amid this charged political atmosphere, The Pioneer is reporting from the ground in Dhaka to bring firsthand insights into the evolving dynamics of the election. In an exclusive interview Saif Uddin Khaled, senior leader and member of the central foreign media and diplomatic affai...