Bangladesh PM Hasina records big victory amid vote rigging claims
  • 5 years ago

According to Reuters, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling party has won Bangladesh’s election. Hasina has won the race with a majority vote, giving her a third straight term. Hasina’s win has contributed to her decade-long rule over Bangladesh, where she has been credited with improving the economy and promoting development. However, Hasina has also been accused of various human rights abuses, a crackdown on the media and suppressing dissent. These are all charges that she denies.
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