Liberation Landslide
Stupendous no less has been the mandate that Hasina’s party has won; it would be a gross understatement to call it massive, with 288 of the 300 parliamentary seats under its belt.
Stupendous no less has been the mandate that Hasina’s party has won; it would be a gross understatement to call it massive, with 288 of the 300 parliamentary seats under its belt.
The Ministry of External Affairs said PM Modi expressed confidence that the partnership between India and Bangladesh would continue to flourish under Sheikh Hasina's "far-sighted" leadership.
For the North-east, the outcome of the Bangladesh polls is of vital importance
Opposition has called the elections farce and demanded fresh polling; at least 17 people were killed in poll-related violence in eight districts
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party of jailed ex-premier Khaleda Zia won just three seats; polls marred by violence at places as clashes claim 17 lives
Security forces are on high alert, with around 600,000 security personnel deployed across the nation.
The Rapid Action Battalion has set up a camp in the neighbourhood to ensure safety of the religious minorities
Two critical signals were emitted from Bangladesh on Monday, at once very different and confusing. Exactly two months ahead of…
Barring any dramatic shift in the current political situation or unforeseen circumstances, Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary elections are to be held…
