King parties, fugitive prince, comeback queen—is 2024 Bangladesh election rigged?
Among 382 independent candidates in Bangladesh elections, 152 have chosen the eagle as their poll symbol. It's either Awami League's winning strategy or the opposition's. Key Points
ThePrintYunus govt to 'bar' Hasina's Awami League, like-minded parties from contesting Bangladesh polls
Since taking over in August, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt has been plagued by controversies. Concerns about the conduct of elections & rewriting of history have been raised. Key Points
ThePrintSafe minorities, ‘smart Bangladesh’, Dalit & transgender uplift: Awami League releases poll manifesto
PM Sheikh Hasina says ‘Bangladesh will be established as a high-middle-income country by 2031 and a developed one by 2041’. Bangladesh headed for national polls on 7 January. Key Points
ThePrintAnti-India activity will not be tolerated: Bangladesh home minister ahead of general elections
As Bangladesh prepares for general elections, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan assures that Dhaka won't allow its territory for anti-India activities. He accused the opposition BNP of boycotting elections due to fear of not securing a majority. Khan highlighted the eradication of anti-India forces and asserts that as long as the Awami League is in power, Bangladesh will safeguard against such activities. Key Points
Economic TimesNo plan to ban Awami League or any other party: Govt to court
Dhaka, August 27 The interim government in Bangladesh on Tuesday said it has no plans to ban any political organisations, including the Awami League headed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. This was stated by Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman when... Key Points
The Tribune
Policeman killed, more than 200 injured in violence as tensions escalate in Bangladesh ahead of elections
Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former PM Khaleda Zia, organised a grand rally demanding resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allow free and fair elections under a non-party interim government. A Bangladeshi policeman was killed and more than 200 people, including security personnel, were injured on Saturday as violence erupted during rallies called by the ruling and opposition parties here, heightening tensions in the country ahead of the expected elections in January. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFrom Rahman vs Rahman to Hasina vs Zia: A look back at Bangladesh's tumultuous election history
Bangladesh Polls: Opposition outcry, strikes, and bans erupt in the run-up to the Bangladesh elections as incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks a fourth consecutive term. Opposition parties are boycotting the elections and demanding a caretaker government. Key Points
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