Bangladesh Elections

Sheikh Hasina Wins Fifth Term As Bangladesh PM As Awami League Secures Landslide Victory

According to the initial estimates, the voter turnout was around 40 per cent, much lower than the more than 80 per cent recorded in the 2018 polls.

Jan 07, 2024, 23:48 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina takes oath as Bangladesh PM for third consecutive term

President Md Abdul Hamid administered the oath of office to 71-year-old Hasina at the Bangabhaban. It is Hasina's fourth term in office.

Jan 07, 2019, 19:23 PM IST

PM Modi wishes Sheikh Hasina for winning elections, underlines Indo-Bangla bonhomie

According to the EC, Hasina's alliance has won the parliamentary vote with a thumping majority.

Dec 31, 2018, 12:36 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina registers landslide win in Bangladesh polls, opposition cries foul

According to media reports, the ruling Awami League-led coalition won over 260 seats in the 300-member House.

Dec 31, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza fights elections, wins

According to media reports, the ruling Awami League-led coalition won over 260 seats in the 300-member House.

Dec 31, 2018, 09:27 AM IST

News 50: Top political stories at this hour

In this segment of News 50, we bring you the top political stories at this hour. From triple talaq bill to general elections in Bangladesh, get all the latest updates

Dec 31, 2018, 07:40 AM IST

Sheikh Hasina registers landslide win in Bangladesh polls, opposition cries foul

According to media reports, the ruling Awami League-led coalition won over 260 seats in the 300-member House.

Dec 31, 2018, 06:42 AM IST

Violence strikes Bangladesh polls; 1 killed, 10 injured in clashes between rival parties

The Jubo League is the youth wing of the ruling Awami League.

Dec 30, 2018, 12:40 PM IST

Exclusive: Pakistan trying to sabotage polls with BNP's help, claims Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Days before Bangladesh goes for the country's 11th general elections - scheduled to be held on December 30, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the ISI was trying to sabotage the elections with the help of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders.

Dec 27, 2018, 12:26 PM IST

Exclusive: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says Pakistan trying to sabotage elections with BNP's help

Bangladesh goes to poll on December 30 amid a bitter political battle between Hasina's Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Dec 27, 2018, 10:12 AM IST

Thousands of troops deployed in Bangladesh ahead of general elections

Thousands of army troops were deployed across Bangladesh on Monday to provide security and help conduct parliamentary elections on December 30, amid concerns that violence could happen.

Dec 24, 2018, 11:10 AM IST

Terrorist group JMB preparing for fidayeen attack during elections in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is slated to hold the country's 11th national election in the third week of December.

Sep 17, 2018, 12:31 PM IST