Elections

Elections

A man wearing a badge printed with the party flag and symbol of Nepali Congress takes part during an election campaign in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections

Here are some of the elections that will be most closely watched by financial markets

People chant slogans during an election campaign rally for candidate Mamunul Haque, head of the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, ahead of the national election, in Mohammadpur area, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 9, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India's ties decline

People vote during the general election at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

A person walks past a bulletin board for posters of candidates for the February 8 snap election, where snow has accumulated, in Fukui, Japan, January 26, 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Photo: Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year

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6 international organisations to deploy 63 observers for Bangladesh elections

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Over 4.25 lakh expats cast votes in 12 February national polls

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How AI-generated content is manufacturing consensus ahead of Bangladesh election

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Bangladesh faces rise in violence ahead of February 2026 elections: OMCT

Logos of BNP (L) and Jamaat. Photo: Collected

Election alliances taking shape as BNP, Jamaat drift apart

Logo of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Potential allies seek majority seats, but how many will BNP actually concede?

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Parties divided over RPO amendment requiring alliance candidates to run under own party symbol

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Cucsu polls: Dope test reports for all 936 candidates came negative

Jahangirnagar University's Central Student's Union building. Photo: TBS

JU Chhatra Dal calls Jucsu polls a farce