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The result was a victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which won 278 of the 300 directly elected seats. [1] This administration was short-lived, however, only lasting 12 days [2] before the installation of caretaker government and fresh elections held in June.
The Awami League won the 2018 general elections and formed the government. [23] The first session of the parliament sat on 30 January 2019. As the tenure of a parliament lasts five years in Bangladesh, [3] the Sangsad was scheduled to expire on 29 January 2024.
The 2023 Bangladeshi presidential election was scheduled for Sunday, 19 February 2023 to elect the 22nd president of Bangladesh.However, nominations closed at noon on 12 February and the Awami League politician Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu, who had been nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, was the only candidate nominated.
Voters were asked, "Do you have confidence in President Major General Ziaur Rahman BU and the policies and programs adopted by him?" President Zia won a overwhelming victory in the referendum [2] [3] as the result saw 98.9% of votes saying yes, with a voter turnout of 88.1%. [4]
The UN chief wished success of the Bangladesh's new prime minister and assured her of all-out cooperation. [37] U.S. State Department congratulated the Bangladesh Election Commission and government officials on the successful election. [40] A statement issued stated high voter turnout underscores the people's desire to see democracy restored. [41]
The result was a victory for the Four Party Alliance of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, Jatiya Party (Manju) and Islami Oikya Jote. BNP leader Khaleda Zia became Prime Minister .
General elections were held in Bangladesh on 27 February 1991. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged as the largest party in parliament, winning 140 of the 300 directly elected seats. The BNP formed a government with the support of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and on 20 March Khaleda Zia was sworn in for her first term as Prime Minister .
General elections were held in Bangladesh on 12 June 1996. The result was a victory for the Bangladesh Awami League, which won 146 of the 300 directly elected seats, beginning Sheikh Hasina's first-term as Prime Minister.