Thousands of supporters of Bangladesh's governing and opposition parties held separate rallies in the capital on Friday over who should oversee the next general election, expected to be held early next year. Despite huge crowds, both rallies were...
The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have urged both sides to demonstrate restraint and work toward holding a credible election.
The opposition has urged citizens to reject Hasina’s government over rising commodity prices and corruption allegations. The government, meanwhile, points to large projects it has implemented, such as bridges, a nuclear power plant, new ports and highways, saying the country will benefit from them and the economy will be transformed.
“We want a fair election,” Rahman said. “All we demand today is to get back the right to vote and exercise the right.”Bangladesh
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