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politics2 years ago

"Sheikh Hasina Secures Fifth Term in Controversial Bangladesh Election"

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been re-elected for a historic fifth term in office after her Awami League Party secured an absolute majority in the Bangladesh general elections, despite low voter turnout and a boycott by the opposition party. The election saw the Awami League win 216 out of 224 seats, making Hasina the world's longest-serving female head of state. The opposition party, led by former PM Khaleda Zia, boycotted the election after Hasina refused to step down, and there were reports of pre-election violence.

via Hindustan Times|
#awami-league#bangladesh#elections
politicsinternational-relations2 years ago

"Bangladesh Elections: A Test for Democracy and International Relations"

Bangladesh is set to hold a controversial national election with the main opposition party, the BNP, boycotting the vote, leading to expected victory for the ruling Awami League and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The election has been criticized by Western countries, including the US, for undermining democratic processes, and there are concerns that the outcome could strain Bangladesh's diplomatic and economic relations with the West. The election is seen as a "stage-managed mockery of democracy" by analysts, with fears of low voter turnout and potential post-election unrest.

via Al Jazeera English|
#awami-league#bangladesh-election#bnp-boycott
politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago

"Bangladesh's Contested Democracy: Allegations of 'Sham' Elections and the Quest for Change"

Bangladesh's national election is under scrutiny for being a "charade" with allegations of the ruling Awami League party fielding "dummy" candidates and using intimidation tactics to ensure a win for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who seeks a fourth term. The main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has boycotted the vote, citing a lack of confidence in a free and fair election under Hasina's rule. The BNP's boycott, arrests of its members, and international concerns cast doubt on the election's legitimacy, while the government aims to secure a "reasonable" voter turnout through alleged coercion.

via Al Jazeera English|
#awami-league#bangladesh-elections#dummy-candidates