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Bangladesh Polls Postponed? Muhammad Yunus Prioritises Big Reforms
In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections.
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Sheikh Hasina's Son Thanks New Delhi For ''Saving Her Life'', Warns Of ''Chaos'' Without Swift Polls
The son of Bangladesh's toppled autocratic leader thanked New Delhi on Sunday for "saving her life", accused caretaker authorities of allowing "mob rule" and warned of chaos ahead without swift elections.
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Sheikh Hasina Alleges Plot To Carve Out Christian Country From Bangladesh: Report
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Hasina has said that she was offered a hassle-free re-election in the January 7 polls if she allowed a foreign country to build an airbase inside Bangladeshi territory.
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"Not Relevant In Polls": Shashi Tharoor On PM Modi's Kartarpur Sahib Remark
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that he would have taken Kartarpur Sahib back from Pakistan for the release of Pakistani soldiers at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that such ki
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Opinion: Asia's Imperfect Elections-Democracy Remains Intact, Even If It's Procedural
Recent elections in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Taiwan show that democracy remains alive in Asia as most countries in the region continue to derive legitimacy from their status as democratic states.
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Nazmul Hasan To Step Down As Bangladesh Cricket Board President, Takes Up Ministry Role
Nazmul Hasan, who has been at the helm of BCB since 2012, won from Kishoreganj-6 constituency in the January 7 polls and four days later he replaced Zahid Ahsan Russel in the ministry
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"Committed To Strengthen...": PM Congratulates Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina On Poll Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, on Monday for securing a record fourth straight term in office.
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Bangladesh Counts Votes After Election Without Opposition
Bangladeshi election officials counted votes Sunday after polls guaranteed to give a fifth term in office to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina closed, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
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"India Our Trusted Friend, Supported Us During Liberation War": Bangladesh PM
As Bangladesh goes to the polls today, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended her wishes for India and said that Bangladesh is lucky to have a trusted friend like India.
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14 Polling Centres, 2 Schools Set On Fire Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls: Report
At least 14 polling centres and two schools in 10 districts of Bangladesh were set on fire between Friday evening and early Saturday hours before general elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Bangladesh Election Commission's App Crashes Ahead Of Polls: Report
The Bangladesh Election Commission's election application, "Smart Election Management BD" crashed on the eve of general elections scheduled to be held on January 7, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Main Bangladesh Opposition Party Boycotts Election, Poll Body Chief Reacts
Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday said that the voting set for Sunday's general election lacked completeness since a major opposition party was not participating.
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PM Hasina Likely To Win 4th Straight Term As Bangladesh Votes Amid Strike, Arson
Voting for the 12th general election in Bangladesh began today amid a boycott and strike by the main opposition party. There have also been incidents of arson, including at least five schools and a train being set ablaze.
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Bangladesh Polls Postponed? Muhammad Yunus Prioritises Big Reforms
In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections.
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Sheikh Hasina's Son Thanks New Delhi For ''Saving Her Life'', Warns Of ''Chaos'' Without Swift Polls
The son of Bangladesh's toppled autocratic leader thanked New Delhi on Sunday for "saving her life", accused caretaker authorities of allowing "mob rule" and warned of chaos ahead without swift elections.
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Sheikh Hasina Alleges Plot To Carve Out Christian Country From Bangladesh: Report
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Hasina has said that she was offered a hassle-free re-election in the January 7 polls if she allowed a foreign country to build an airbase inside Bangladeshi territory.
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"Not Relevant In Polls": Shashi Tharoor On PM Modi's Kartarpur Sahib Remark
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that he would have taken Kartarpur Sahib back from Pakistan for the release of Pakistani soldiers at the time of Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that such ki
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Opinion: Asia's Imperfect Elections-Democracy Remains Intact, Even If It's Procedural
Recent elections in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Taiwan show that democracy remains alive in Asia as most countries in the region continue to derive legitimacy from their status as democratic states.
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Nazmul Hasan To Step Down As Bangladesh Cricket Board President, Takes Up Ministry Role
Nazmul Hasan, who has been at the helm of BCB since 2012, won from Kishoreganj-6 constituency in the January 7 polls and four days later he replaced Zahid Ahsan Russel in the ministry
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"Committed To Strengthen...": PM Congratulates Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina On Poll Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, on Monday for securing a record fourth straight term in office.
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Bangladesh Counts Votes After Election Without Opposition
Bangladeshi election officials counted votes Sunday after polls guaranteed to give a fifth term in office to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina closed, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
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Bangladesh Registers 40% Voter Turnout Amid Opposition Boycott, Counting Begins
Bangladeshis on Sunday turned up in low numbers to cast their votes for the general elections likely to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a fourth straight term, amid sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition party BNP
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"Terrorist Organisation": Bangladesh PM Attacks Opposition Over Poll Boycott
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the main party boycotting Sunday's national elections was a "terrorist organisation", adding that she was trying to ensure her country remained democratic.
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"India Our Trusted Friend, Supported Us During Liberation War": Bangladesh PM
As Bangladesh goes to the polls today, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended her wishes for India and said that Bangladesh is lucky to have a trusted friend like India.
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14 Polling Centres, 2 Schools Set On Fire Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls: Report
At least 14 polling centres and two schools in 10 districts of Bangladesh were set on fire between Friday evening and early Saturday hours before general elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Bangladesh Election Commission's App Crashes Ahead Of Polls: Report
The Bangladesh Election Commission's election application, "Smart Election Management BD" crashed on the eve of general elections scheduled to be held on January 7, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune.
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Main Bangladesh Opposition Party Boycotts Election, Poll Body Chief Reacts
Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Saturday said that the voting set for Sunday's general election lacked completeness since a major opposition party was not participating.
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PM Hasina Likely To Win 4th Straight Term As Bangladesh Votes Amid Strike, Arson
Voting for the 12th general election in Bangladesh began today amid a boycott and strike by the main opposition party. There have also been incidents of arson, including at least five schools and a train being set ablaze.
