Asia Intelligence Brief for Thursday, February 12, 2026

2026-02-12 - 17:35

What matters today 1 Bangladesh votes in landmark election — 127 million eligible voters cast ballots in first polls since 2024 uprising; BNP takes early lead over Jamaat-e-Islami; vote counting under way; results expected Friday morning 2 Nikkei 225 breaches 58,000 for first time — “Takaichi trade” extends to fifth session as PM’s fiscal mandate