Tag: Bangladesh elections
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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.
January 2, 2019 -
PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on her emphatic victory
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.
December 31, 2018 -
Why Hasina is important for the North-east
For the North-east, the outcome of the Bangladesh polls is of vital importance
December 31, 2018 -
Hat-trick for Awami League and Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh polls
Opposition has called the elections farce and demanded fresh polling; at least 17 people were killed in poll-related violence in eight districts
December 31, 2018 -
Bangladesh polls: Sheikh Hasina set for landslide win as opposition demands re-election
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
December 31, 2018 -
Bangladesh elections: Security on high alert as polling begins
Security forces are on high alert, with around 600,000 security personnel deployed across the nation.
December 30, 2018 -
Hindu houses under ‘arson’ attack ahead of Bangladesh elections
The Rapid Action Battalion has set up a camp in the neighbourhood to ensure safety of the religious minorities
December 28, 2018 -
Guarded optimism
Two critical signals were emitted from Bangladesh on Monday, at once very different and confusing. Exactly two months ahead of the general election, Prime Minister Begum Hasina has agreed to hold talks with the Opposition alliance called the Jatiyo Oikya Front. While this may be deemed as a certain forward movement in the country’s murky …
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October 31, 2018 -
Challenges before Bangladesh poll
Barring any dramatic shift in the current political situation or unforeseen circumstances, Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary elections are to be held no later than 28 January 2019. It is against this background that the final session of the 10th parliament commenced last Sunday. The proviso of Article 123(3)(b) of the Constitution, which determined the possible time …
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October 26, 2018