World · 5 February 2026
Gen Z Helped Oust an Autocrat — but Bangladesh’s Old Guard Is Poised to Win
Bangladesh’s recent political upheaval was fuelled by a powerful youth-led movement, as Generation Z protesters took to the streets to challenge a long-standing authoritarian leader. Their activism reshaped the national mood and forced dramatic change. Yet with elections approaching, attention is turning back to the traditional political establishment. Well-organised parties, backed by experience, institutions and loyal supporters, are tipped to reassert themselves, underlining how difficult it is to transform protest momentum into durable success at the ballot box.
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