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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 · Jan 4, 2024

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 · Jan 4, 2024

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 · Jan 4, 2024

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 · Jan 3, 2024

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 · Jan 2, 2024

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 · Jan 1, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Jan 1, 2024

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 · Jan 1, 2024

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 Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

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 · Dec 20, 2023