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Bangladesh's main Opposition BNP rejects Sunday's 'dummy polls', demands fresh elections

IndiaTimes Monday, 8 January 2024
Bangladesh's main opposition BNP demands cancellation of 'dummy election' and prime minister's resignation, questions accuracy of voter turnout. BNP announces mass contact programme to mobilise public support for fresh election under non-party polls-time government. Awami League party won majority seats in Parliament, Jatiya Party got 11 seats, and independent candidates won in 62 seats. BNP demands immediate cancellation of January 7 election, resignation of Sheikh Hasina, and formation of non-party neutral government for national election.
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