Politics

The streets of Dhaka began to empty this week as many Bangladeshis returned to their home districts to vote.

For some Bangladeshis their presence is an unsettling reminder.

Of 2028 candidates only 81 are women including independents

Political parties campaigned furiously until two days before the election visiting homes late at night.

For days large campaign posters on fabric dotted the streets.

The government insisted on the change to save the environment.

Voting is a joyful thing Rashid Ahmed said.

The swap made in November was meant to distance the officers from the brutal crackdown on student protesters that ended in more than 1400 deaths

Tanjina Tammim Hapsa wants to change the system and structure

On Thursday Bangladeshis will have chance to vote in legally binding referendum on whether to adopt reforms

She was forced to quit on Aug 5 2024 and fled to India her party has been barred from elections

Leader of entrenched political party is expected to win elections become next prime minister

Many students doubt movement will achieve major goals even after loss of lives

Mr Abir does not expect much change from existing political parties which are likely to fall into same pattern of greed corruption power grabs

Many students put hopes on referendum for political reform also on ballot

July Charter could have provided foundation but in current form it is already shaky

One of most important proposals would increase women's participation in politics

Brent T Christensen congratulated Tarique Rahman and the B.N.P. on a historic victory

The United States was looking forward to working with them Christensen said on social media on Friday

Polling day was relatively peaceful the commission said in a statement thanking people for their cooperation