Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- February 12, 2026 marks a historic inflexion point in the political evolution of Bangladesh. It is not merely the date of the 13th National Parliament election but a moment that encapsulates the collective aspirations of a nation longing for renewal, justice, and participatory governance. After the dramatic fall of the Awami League government in the wake of the unprecedented public uprising led by students and ordinary citizens in July-August 2024, the interim government had the monumental task of managing the country and ensuring a credible election. The culmination of these efforts has now produced a mandate for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance, which, for the first time in over a decade, carries the hopes...