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"Voterless, Illegal": Sheikh Hasina Wants Bangladesh Election Cancelled
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the "voterless, illegal and unconstitutional" election in Bangladesh in her first statement after the polls concluded.
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1971 Revisited: A Bloody War And Birth Of Bangladesh
As Bangladesh heads towards the February 12 general election, the spotlight falls on the Awami League, the party that first came to power after the country was liberated in 1971.
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Mohammed Yunus' Watch: The Positives And Negatives Of A Turbulent Tenure
Bangladesh General Election 2026: On August 8, 2024, Yunus, Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, took office as the interim chief adviser of the country.
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Sheikh Hasina: The Rise, Rule And Downfall Of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'
Bangladesh General Election 2026: For nearly two decades, Sheikh Hasina stood as one of the most powerful faces in Bangladesh's politics. She was often described as the country's "Iron Lady."
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Bangladesh Election 2026: The Rise And Fall Of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
Bangladesh Election 2026: Bangladesh is set to vote in its general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.
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India Recalls Diplomats' Families From Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
India on Tuesday decided to withdraw the families of Indian officials posted in Bangladesh in view of the security scenario in that country.
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Foreign Envoys Flock To Meet BNP Chief Tarique Rahman Ahead of Polls
Aspiring Prime Minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been meeting with foreign diplomats ahead of the national elections scheduled in a month.
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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14 Polling Centres, 2 Schools Set On Fire Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls: Report
At least 14 polling centres and two schools in 10 districts of Bangladesh were set on fire between Friday evening and early Saturday hours before general elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Bangladesh Election Commission's App Crashes Ahead Of Polls: Report
The Bangladesh Election Commission's election application, "Smart Election Management BD" crashed on the eve of general elections scheduled to be held on January 7, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Main Bangladesh Opposition Party Boycotts Election, Poll Body Chief Reacts
Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday said that the voting set for Sunday's general election lacked completeness since a major opposition party was not participating.
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PM Hasina Likely To Win 4th Straight Term As Bangladesh Votes Amid Strike, Arson
Voting for the 12th general election in Bangladesh began today amid a boycott and strike by the main opposition party. There have also been incidents of arson, including at least five schools and a train being set ablaze.
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Bangladesh Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan To Contest Polls From Hometown: Report
Bangladesh Star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, is contesting from his hometown constituency, Magura, for the incumbent Awami League (AL) party, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
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After Bitterly-Fought Campaign, Bangladesh To Vote On Sunday
Bangladesh is all set for a big fight on Sunday between the boat and the sheaf of paddy - symbols of the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, respectively.
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Bangladesh Ruling Party Declared Winner After Poll Boycott
Bangladesh's ruling Awami League party was declared the winner of mayoral elections on Wednesday after the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party boycotted the polls, claiming they were rigged.
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"Voterless, Illegal": Sheikh Hasina Wants Bangladesh Election Cancelled
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the "voterless, illegal and unconstitutional" election in Bangladesh in her first statement after the polls concluded.
-
1971 Revisited: A Bloody War And Birth Of Bangladesh
As Bangladesh heads towards the February 12 general election, the spotlight falls on the Awami League, the party that first came to power after the country was liberated in 1971.
-
Mohammed Yunus' Watch: The Positives And Negatives Of A Turbulent Tenure
Bangladesh General Election 2026: On August 8, 2024, Yunus, Bangladesh's Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, took office as the interim chief adviser of the country.
-
Sheikh Hasina: The Rise, Rule And Downfall Of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'
Bangladesh General Election 2026: For nearly two decades, Sheikh Hasina stood as one of the most powerful faces in Bangladesh's politics. She was often described as the country's "Iron Lady."
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Bangladesh Election 2026: The Rise And Fall Of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League
Bangladesh Election 2026: Bangladesh is set to vote in its general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.
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India Recalls Diplomats' Families From Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
India on Tuesday decided to withdraw the families of Indian officials posted in Bangladesh in view of the security scenario in that country.
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Foreign Envoys Flock To Meet BNP Chief Tarique Rahman Ahead of Polls
Aspiring Prime Minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been meeting with foreign diplomats ahead of the national elections scheduled in a month.
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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14 Polling Centres, 2 Schools Set On Fire Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls: Report
At least 14 polling centres and two schools in 10 districts of Bangladesh were set on fire between Friday evening and early Saturday hours before general elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Bangladesh Election Commission's App Crashes Ahead Of Polls: Report
The Bangladesh Election Commission's election application, "Smart Election Management BD" crashed on the eve of general elections scheduled to be held on January 7, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Main Bangladesh Opposition Party Boycotts Election, Poll Body Chief Reacts
Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday said that the voting set for Sunday's general election lacked completeness since a major opposition party was not participating.
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PM Hasina Likely To Win 4th Straight Term As Bangladesh Votes Amid Strike, Arson
Voting for the 12th general election in Bangladesh began today amid a boycott and strike by the main opposition party. There have also been incidents of arson, including at least five schools and a train being set ablaze.
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Bangladesh Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan To Contest Polls From Hometown: Report
Bangladesh Star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, is contesting from his hometown constituency, Magura, for the incumbent Awami League (AL) party, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.
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After Bitterly-Fought Campaign, Bangladesh To Vote On Sunday
Bangladesh is all set for a big fight on Sunday between the boat and the sheaf of paddy - symbols of the ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, respectively.
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Bangladesh Ruling Party Declared Winner After Poll Boycott
Bangladesh's ruling Awami League party was declared the winner of mayoral elections on Wednesday after the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party boycotted the polls, claiming they were rigged.
