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Bangladesh Votes Amid Turbulent History: A Timeline of Key Elections and Leaders
Bangladesh is set to hold its first election since the 2021 student-led protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid a violent crackdown. The country's leaders will be determined in this latest poll.
Bangladesh is set to vote in its first election since 2018 when student-led protests ousted long-time leader Sheikh Hasina, amidst a brutal crackdown on protesters, following her ousting amid violent clashes between protesters and security forces; the ruling Awami League party faces a tough challenge from a strong opposition alliance; analysts predict a low turnout due to fear of unrest; Bangladesh's democracy is still fragile.
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