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Ban On Ousted Ex-ruling Party Divides Bangladesh Voters

A decision by Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to ban the party of ousted ex-leader Sheikh Hasina from upcoming elections has divided voters (Credit: AFP)

The banning of fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's party offers a sliver of justice for Bangladeshis demanding she face trial for crimes against humanity but also raises concerns about the inclusivity of elections.

"The government has taken the right decision," said Jahangir Alam, whose 19-year-old son was killed during the mass uprising that forced Hasina into exile in August 2024, ending the 15 years of iron-fisted control by her once all-powerful Awami League party.

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