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Bangladesh Elections: Violence and Severe Under-Representation of Women

As Bangladesh votes on Jan 7, only 6.5% of candidates are women despite making up 49% of voters. Analysts point to violence and patriarchal barriers.

Ex-Awami League MP Accuses Govt of Having ‘Blood on Its Hands’

Bahauddin Nasim blames the government for Bangladesh violence that killed 10, as international calls for calm grow. Read the full story.

Leaked US Diplomat Audio on BNP, Jamaat Sparks Bangladesh Row

A leaked audio of a US diplomat discussing BNP's future and Jamaat's role triggers a major political storm in Bangladesh ahead of elections.

Bangladesh PM Seeks ‘Yes’ Vote to Extend Tenure Beyond Term Limit

Bangladesh's PM Hasina urges a 'yes' vote in a referendum to remove the PM's term limit, facing criticism from Nobel laureate Yunus and opposition boycott.

Bangladesh Seeks Hasina’s Extradition from India After Death Sentence

Bangladesh invokes extradition treaty with India to return former PM Sheikh Hasina after she receives death penalty for crimes against humanity.

Bangladesh Tightens Security Ahead of Hasina Tribunal Verdict

Bangladesh deploys security forces as tribunal prepares verdict on former PM Sheikh Hasina. Prosecutors seek death penalty for crimes against humanity.

Bangladesh Tribunal to Deliver Sheikh Hasina Verdict in 24 Hours

Bangladesh on high alert as special tribunal prepares verdict on Sheikh Hasina, with interim government seeking death penalty for crimes against humanity.