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Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina wins record fifth term in controversial polls

today8 January, 2024

Background

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a fourth straight term in office in an election that was boycotted by the main opposition party. The country’s Election Commission said that her Awami League party won more than 50% of the seats in the parliamentary election. A final official declaration from the poll panel is expected soon. Neha Poonia has more.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen