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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, expressed concern over Bangladesh's recent elections, citing violence and repression against opposition candidates and supporters. Türk urged the newly elected government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to address human rights concerns and enhance the foundations of an inclusive democracy.
General elections took place in Bangladesh on 7 January 2024, in accordance with the constitutional requirement, stating that elections must take place within the 90-day period before the expiration of the current term of the Jatiya Sangshad on 29 January 2024.
The Awami League won the January 2024 general elections following a record low voter turnout and a controversial election, spite of which they formed a government. [5] The United States Department of State , in a statement, said that the election was not free and fair [ 6 ] and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office termed the ...
People gather to celebrate the fall of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on Aug. 5, 2024. ... for a fourth straight term in January elections boycotted by the opposition and ...
Bangladesh holds a general election on Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina set to win a fourth straight term and the fifth overall for her Awami League-led alliance, despite an economy that ...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth term in office, according to the country’s electoral commission, maintaining her title as the world’s longest serving female head ...
24 April 2023 – 6 August 2024 Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina: 6 January 2009 – 5 August 2024 Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad: Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury: 1 May 2013 – 6 August 2024 Chief Justice: Obaidul Hassan: 25 September 2023 – 10 August 2024 Chief Election Commissioner: Kazi Habibul Awal: 27 February 2022 – 6 August 2024
Stabilising a fractious political landscape and fixing an economy still reeling from the ripple effects of the Russia-Ukraine war should top Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's agenda for her next five ...