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Bangladesh to vote in election without opposition

IndiaTimes Friday, 5 January 2024
Bangladesh votes in an election with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guaranteed to win her fifth term. Opposition parties have boycotted the election, resulting in a lack of genuine choice. Hasina's Awami League has overseen growth in the garment export industry, but her tenure has been marred by human rights abuses. The election is seen as a stage-managed show, lacking moral legitimacy. Frustrations with the vote could lead to political violence and economic woes for Bangladesh.
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