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Elections in Bangladesh
parliamentary republic
Elections in Bangladesh: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Tarique Rahman; the system of government is parliamentary republic.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Tarique Rahman live
Head of government - Bangladesh Nationalist Party
In office since
17 February 2026
Party
Bangladesh Nationalist Party
Head of state
Mohammad Shahabuddin
Region
Asia
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Next election
-
Government
parliamentary republic
Capital
Dhaka
Population
171 466 990
Country facts
Legislature
Jatiya Sangsad
Established
1971
Currency
Bangladeshi taka
Official language
Bangla
Capital
Dhaka
Region
Asia
Area
147,570 km2
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Election history
12 February 2026parliamentary
Bangladeshi general election
7 January 2024parliamentary
Bangladeshi general election
13 February 2023presidential
Bangladeshi presidential election
30 December 2018parliamentary
Bangladeshi general election
18 February 2018presidential
Bangladeshi presidential election
won: Abdul Hamid
5 January 2014parliamentary
Bangladeshi general election
22 April 2013presidential
Bangladeshi presidential election
16 February 2009presidential
Bangladeshi presidential election
29 December 2008parliamentary
Bangladeshi general election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2026 - Muhammad Yunus Tarique Rahman
classification pending
2024 - Sheikh Hasina Muhammad Yunus
irregular - successful coup (2024-08-05)
2009 - Fakhruddin Ahmed Sheikh Hasina
peaceful - no coup recorded
2007 - Fazlul Haque Fakhruddin Ahmed
peaceful - no coup recorded
2007 - Iajuddin Ahmed Fazlul Haque
peaceful - no coup recorded
2006 - Khaleda Zia Iajuddin Ahmed
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Bangladesh?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Bangladesh?
The head of government is Tarique Rahman (Bangladesh Nationalist Party).
When was the last election in Bangladesh?
The most recent was the Bangladeshi general election on 12 February 2026.
What type of government does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh is a parliamentary republic.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.