"Bangladesh Election Faces Credibility Crisis Amid Violence and Opposition Boycott"

Bangladesh's parliamentary election saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League poised for a fourth term amid violence, low voter turnout, and a boycott by the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The election was marred by pre-election violence, including arson attacks and at least four deaths, and allegations of a crackdown on opposition members. Critics argue that the election's credibility is questionable, with accusations of vote-rigging and fears of Bangladesh moving towards a one-party state. Despite the controversies, Hasina defended the election's legitimacy and her commitment to democracy.