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February 12, 2026 February 12, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: World Current Affairs – February 12, 2026: Bangladesh Polls and Strategic U.S. Withdrawal from Syria

Bangladesh conducts its landmark general election following the 2024 revolution, marking a pivotal return to democratic processes, while the U.S.-led coalition completes a significant military withdrawal from the al-Tanf base in Syria.

On February 12, 2026, the global political landscape witnessed several high-stakes developments, ranging from democratic transitions in South Asia to strategic military shifts in the Middle East.

1. Bangladesh General Elections: A Return to Democracy

Bangladesh is heading to the polls today in a landmark general election, the first since the 2024 "Gen Z" revolution that led to the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The election is seen as a critical test for the country’s stability and democratic resilience. The main contest features a coalition led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Jamaat-e-Islami. With the Awami League banned and Hasina in exile, observers are closely watching for shifts in regional influence, particularly between India and China.

2. U.S. Withdrawal from al-Tanf Base, Syria

In a major geopolitical shift, the U.S.-led international coalition has officially completed its withdrawal from the al-Tanf military base in southeastern Syria. Located at the strategic tri-border area between Iraq, Jordan, and Syria, the base had been a focal point for counter-ISIS operations and a check on regional influence for years. This move signals a significant change in the U.S. military footprint in the Middle East.

3. U.S.-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy and Israel Meeting

Following a closed-door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will continue to determine if a new nuclear deal can be reached. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remarked that a "wall of distrust" created by Western powers remains the primary obstacle to progress, though Tehran remains open to diplomacy without compromising its defense capabilities.

4. Global Health and Corporate Recalls

  • DRC Cholera Crisis: The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for aid as the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, with over 1,300 suspected cases and 35 deaths reported since the start of the year.

  • BMW Global Recall: German automaker BMW has initiated a massive recall of up to 575,000 vehicles worldwide. The recall is due to a technical defect in the starter system that poses a potential fire risk.

5. International Observances

Today also marks the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers (Red Hand Day) and the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, emphasizing global efforts toward peace and human rights.

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