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Bangladesh lacks women in politics

Zobaer Ahmed in Bangladesh
February 10, 2026

DW talks to women in Bangladesh about how they feel about the low number of women running in the 2026 election.

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Zobaer Ahmed
Zobaer Ahmed Multimedia journalist with a special focus on Bangladeshi politics and society@Zobaer_Official
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