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Bans and boycotts: The troubled history of Bangladesh’s elections

Since independence in 1971, only a handful of the country’s elections have been considered ‘free and fair’.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness

Bangladesh’s main opposition party is calling for general strikes on the weekend of the country’s parliamentary election, urging voters to join calls for boycott

The Independent UK

Bangladesh election: Sheikh Hasina expected to win fourth term amid opposition boycott

The election has been branded a ‘sham’ designed to cement Hasina’s rule by exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

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The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera

Ode To The Father: Bangladesh's Political Personality Cult

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina still grieves the assassination of her father -- the country's founder -- nearly 50 years ago, and her government ensures the nation grieves with her.

International Business Times

Exiled Opposition Leader Condemns 'Sham' Bangladesh Election

Bangladesh's election on Sunday will be a "sham" designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman has told AFP in an exclusive interview defending his party's boycott.

International Business Times

Young voters in Bangladesh dream of a future free from political chaos as the nation votes Sunday

For decades, political battles in Bangladesh have been fought on the streets by parties led by two powerful women

The Independent UK

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‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding ‘dummies’ and threatening people to show up on voting day.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan to contest election from hometown constituency

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's star cricketer, is contesting the election from Magura-1 with the Awami League's Boat symbol.

The Hindu

The Nobel-winning banker behind the microfinance movement faces six months in jail, and supporters think it's politically motivated

Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, was a one-time political rival to Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Fortune

Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

The elections in Bangladesh are all about one person: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

A guide to all the world elections taking place in 2024, democracy's biggest year

From the UK and USA to Russia and Ukraine, more than 1.5 billion people will head to the polls this year in a record-breaking number of national elections. Emma Loffhagen unpacks what we can expect from democracy's biggest year

Evening Standard

Nobel Winner Yunus Convicted In Bangladesh Labour Law Case

Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was convicted on Monday of violating Bangladesh's labour laws in a case decried by his supporters as politically motivated.

International Business Times

Muhammad Yunus: Bangladesh's 'Banker To The Poor'

Jailed Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus is celebrated around the world for helping millions of people out of poverty, but at home in Bangladesh he has a powerful enemy.

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The Hindu

Ahead of election, focus turns to Sheikh Hasina’s foreign affairs team

With Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poised for the upcoming election in Bangladesh, there are speculations about a new diplomatic team that may take charge if she is re-elected which looks highly likely in the current circumstances. During the recent years Ms. Hasina has engaged all the regional and global development…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi says government working to make cooperatives strong part of rural life; Supreme Court forms panel to prepare SOP for adjournments, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 28, 2023

The Independent UK

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina kicks off election campaign amid an opposition boycott

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has formally kicked off her ruling Awami League party’s campaign amid an election boycott by the country’s main opposition party

The Independent UK

Bangladesh court denies opposition leader's bail request ahead of a national election

A court in Bangladesh’s capital has denied a bail request from a top opposition leader who was jailed after an October anti-government protest that turned violent

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Bangladesh opposition party holds protest as it boycotts Jan. 7 national election amid violence

Bangladesh will hold its next general election on Jan. 7, but the country's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is boycotting the race

Al Jazeera

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.

International Business Times

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7

Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier’s resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy

Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime.

The Hindu

Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

The Hindu

As in 1971, India should support democracy in Bangladesh: senior Bangladesh National Party leader

India should extend unambiguous support to the democratic aspirations of the people of Bangladesh, a top leader of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in New Delhi on November 8, 2023.

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