More than 127 million people in Bangladesh are expected to vote today to pick the country's next leader and government, in what has been described as the first proper poll since 2008.

Today's vote will also include a referendum for political reforms that include stronger checks on executive power.

• Guest: Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus
• Producer: Eddy Diamond and Pip Cook