Bangladesh 2024 general election

Bangladesh’s Opposition-Less Election Returns Hasina to Power

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Bangladesh’s Opposition-Less Election Returns Hasina to Power

Bangladesh’s January 7 general election, as expected, returned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League to power for a fourth consecutive term, in a poll boycotted by the opposition. According to results announced by the Election Commission on January 9, the AL won 222 out of 300 seats. A further 62 seats went to … Read more

What Lies Ahead for Bangladesh

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What Lies Ahead for Bangladesh

Dhaka University authorities canceled a discussion on recent changes in the national curriculum just hours before it was to take place on December 13 after reportedly receiving a call from a “special place.” The person in charge, a professor at the university, defended the move by saying that the panelists were suspected of discussing things … Read more