Just over two years ago, when Sheikh Hasina won an election widely condemned as rigged in her favour, it was hard to imagine her 15-year grip on power being broken so suddenly, or that a rival party that had been virtually written off would make such a resounding comeback. But in the cycle of Bangladeshi politics, this is one more flip-flop between Hasina's Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which have alternated holding power for decades. Except this is the first time that new BNP leader Tarique Rahman is formally leading the party - and the first time he's contested an election. His mother Khaleda Zia, who died late last year, previously held the position for decades. Rahman, 60, has returned from a 17-year exile amid allegations of corruption and nepotism but is now seen as a potential bringer of change. Political analysts suggest that Rahman’s lack of prior experience may work in his favor, as citizens are eager for a refreshing approach. Young voters, emboldened by the recent uprising, expect reform and a commitment to democracy as Rahman's administration begins addressing issues of law, order, and economic recovery.