Protests, Crackdowns, Boycott Calls Complicate Bangladesh’s Election Scenario
Snigdhendu Bhattacharya,thediplomat : Amidst a boycott call by the opposition BNP, several new parties have thrown their hats into the electoral ring. Bangladesh will vote in parliamentary elections on January 7. However, the election is far from inclusive, as around one-third of the country’s 44 registered political parties will not be participating. Several opposition parties […]