"International Reactions to Bangladesh's Controversial Election Results"

The United States and the United Kingdom have criticized the recent elections in Bangladesh, stating that they were not credible, free, or fair. Both countries condemned the political violence that preceded the election, which saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party winning a majority of parliamentary seats amid low voter turnout and opposition party boycotts. The U.S. urged Bangladesh to investigate reports of violence and hold those responsible accountable, while the U.K. expressed concerns about the lack of democratic standards leading up to the election. Despite international scrutiny, Hasina claimed the elections were free and fair, but the opposition boycotted the election, and voter turnout was low.