Bangladesh elections explained: key points

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 06, 2024

Polls in B'desh

Elections in Bangladesh on January 7.

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Ruling PM eyeing return

Awami League leader and PM Sheikh Hasina eying fourth straight term.

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Path clear for Hasina

Main Opposition party, BNP to boycott polls.

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Hasina claims fair election

BNP has termed polls as sham designated to cement Hasina's rule.

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Landslide win in 2018

In 2018, Hasina's Awami League-led alliance won 96 per cent of the 300 seats in parliament amid widespread allegations of vote-rigging.

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Oppn boycotted polls in 2014

In 2014, Hasina came to power after a boycott by all major opposition parties.

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5.1% women candidates

A total of 1,896 candidates are in the fray for the 300 parliamentary seats.

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400 independent candidates in fray

Instead of the BNP, smaller opposition parties and over 400 independent candidates including scores from the Awami League itself are contesting.

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100 foreign observers to monitor polls

The government has invited international observers and defended the polls as fair and democratic.

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