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Bangladesh Election Amid Violence and Opposition Boycotts
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is poised to secure a fourth term, despite opposition boycotts and violence, amidst allegations of one-party rule and human rights violations. The election is crucial for the ruling Awami League, with tensions leading to arson and looting at polling booths. The United States and Western nations have called for a free and fair election, and the country's economy is grappling with a slowdown due to the Russia-Ukraine war, necessitating an IMF bailout of $4.7 billion.
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