Bans and boycotts: The troubled history of Bangladesh’s elections

Since independence in 1971, only a handful of the country's elections have been considered 'free and fair'.#Elections #Politics #Asia #Bangladesh
Bans and boycotts: The troubled history of Bangladesh’s elections

Bans and boycotts: The troubled history of Bangladesh’s elections

Since independence in 1971, only a handful of the country’s elections have been considered ‘free and fair’.

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.#Elections #EuropeanUnion #Explainer #Politics #Africa #Asia #Bangladesh #Europe #India #LatinAmerica #Mexico #Pakistan #SouthAfrica #UnitedStates
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative

Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.#Elections #Technology #Asia #Bangladesh
As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative

As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative

Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.

Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia

Beijing will celebrate a return of the Awami League the most. But Dhaka might struggle to cope.#Opinions #Politics #Asia #AsiaPacific #Bangladesh #China #India
Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia

Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia

Beijing will celebrate a return of the Awami League the most. But Dhaka might struggle to cope.

Bangladesh holding ‘sham’ election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

Son of jailed two-time PM Khaleda Zia defends the BNP's boycott of Sunday's vote, saying it has 'predetermined' outcome.#Elections #Asia #Bangladesh
Bangladesh holding ‘sham’ election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh holding ‘sham’ election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman

Son of jailed two-time PM Khaleda Zia defends the BNP’s boycott of Sunday’s vote, saying it has ‘predetermined’ outcome.

‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding 'dummies' and threatening people to show up on voting day.#Elections #Asia #Bangladesh
‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding ‘dummies’ and threatening people to show up on voting day.

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan’s election run divides hometown

The country's biggest sporting icon is fighting for the ruling party in the January 7 vote, boycotted by the opposition.#Features #Sports #Cricket #Elections #Politics #SheikhHasina #Asia #Bangladesh
Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan’s election run divides hometown

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan’s election run divides hometown

The country’s biggest sporting icon is fighting for the ruling party in the January 7 vote, boycotted by the opposition.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law case

Yunus is accused by PM Sheikh Hasina of 'sucking blood' from the poor, but supporters say charges politically motivated.#Courts #Asia #Bangladesh
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law case

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus convicted in Bangladesh labour law case

Yunus is accused by PM Sheikh Hasina of ‘sucking blood’ from the poor, but supporters say charges politically motivated.

Bangladesh capital most polluted as toxic smog engulfs South Asian cities

The capitals of both India and Bangladesh see thick layers of toxic smog, affected air quality and normal lives.#ClimateCrisis #Weather #Asia #Bangladesh #India
Bangladesh capital most polluted as toxic smog engulfs South Asian cities

Bangladesh capital most polluted as toxic smog engulfs South Asian cities

The capitals of both India and Bangladesh see thick layers of toxic smog, affected air quality and normal lives.

‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea

At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in 'critical condition', warns UNHCR.#Refugees #Rohingya #Asia #AsiaPacific #Bangladesh #India #Indonesia #Myanmar
‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea

‘Many more could die’: Urgent plea for Rohingya refugees trapped at sea

At least one passenger on a boat carrying 185 refugees has died, with dozens more in ‘critical condition’, warns UNHCR.

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections

Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them.#Economy #Boycott #Divestment #Sanctions #BusinessandEconomy #Elections #FinancialMarkets #Manufacturing #Politics #Retail #Asia #Bangladesh
Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections

Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them.

The Abstract Space - Antidote (2023)

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Antidote, by The Abstract Space

8 track album

‘Never giving up’: A former Afghan refugee’s mission to heal trauma

A doctor in the UK is determined to help refugees heal through his charity which mixes exercise with therapy.#Features #MentalHealth #Refugees #UNHCR #Afghanistan #Asia #AsiaPacific #Bangladesh #Europe #Myanmar #UnitedKingdom
‘Never giving up’: A former Afghan refugee’s mission to heal trauma

‘Never giving up’: A former Afghan refugee’s mission to heal trauma

A doctor in the UK is determined to help refugees heal through his charity which mixes exercise with therapy.

Bangladesh protest: Families of missing people demand their return

In Bangladesh, the families of alleged victims of forced disappearances and opposition MPs formed a human chain to demand their return. This is part of a wid...#AlJazeera #AlJazeeraEnglish #AlJazeeraLatest #AlJazeeraLive #AlJazeeraLiveNews #AlJazeeraVideo #Bangladesh #BangladeshElection #BangladeshGovernment #BangladeshHumanChain #BangladeshHumanRights
Bangladesh protest: Families of missing people demand their return

Bangladesh elections: Voters concerned polls could be compromised

Bangladesh has been experiencing growing protests and opposition-led strikes calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.Many demonstrations have been...#2024Bangladeshigeneralelection #AlJazeera #AlJazeeraEnglish #AwamiLeagueparty #BNP #Bangladesh #BangladeshNationalistParty #BangladeshPM #Bangladeshantigovernmentprotests #Bangladeshelectioncommission #Bangladeshopposition #Dhaka #KhaledaZia #SheikhHasina #alJazeera #aljazeeraEnglish #aljazeeralive #aljazeeravideo #aljazeeraEnglish #aljazeeralatest #aljazeeralive #aljazeeralivenews #bangladeshprotests #bangladeshrally
Bangladesh elections: Voters concerned polls could be compromised

Henry Kissinger: 10 conflicts, countries that define a blood-stained legacy

The master of cold realpolitik left a legacy of destruction that is still playing out across the world.#Africa #Argentina #Asia #AsiaPacific #Bangladesh #Cambodia #Chile #China #Cyprus #EastTimor
Henry Kissinger: 10 conflicts, countries that define a blood-stained legacy

Henry Kissinger: 10 conflicts, countries that define a blood-stained legacy

The master of cold realpolitik left a legacy of destruction that is still playing out across the world.

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country's democracy.#Elections #Asia #AsiaPacific #Bangladesh #China #India
‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.

The woman who gave up her home for Dhaka’s stray cats and dogs

Living costs are up, but animals still come first for the founder of Bangladesh’s first animal adoption shelter.#Features #Inflation #Whatsyourmoneyworth? #Asia #Bangladesh
The woman who gave up her home for Dhaka’s stray cats and dogs

The woman who gave up her home for Dhaka’s stray cats and dogs

Living costs are up, but animals still come first for the founder of Bangladesh’s first animal adoption shelter.

Bangladesh battles record dengue deaths as disease pattern changes

Densely populated country faces worst-ever outbreak in history, with over 1,500 dead and hospitals packed to the brim.#Health #Asia #Bangladesh
Bangladesh battles record dengue deaths as disease pattern changes

Bangladesh battles record dengue deaths as disease pattern changes

Densely populated country faces worst-ever outbreak in history, with over 1,500 dead and hospitals packed to the brim.

#Venezuela: We join #SouthAfrica, #Bangladesh, #Bolivia, #Comoros and #Djibouti in a lawsuit before the International Criminal Court ( #ICC) against the occupation entity ( #israel)

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