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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (Photo: PTI)

No gain for democracy, or for India's interests

The West has chosen instead to express concern over violence, intimidation and harassment of political opponents before...

3 Jan 2019 1:13 AM IST

A Bangladeshi polling official helps a woman to place her finger on a biometric reader for verification before casting her vote at a polling station in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Voting ends in Bangladesh election; 12 killed in poll violence

Polls have predicted that Sheikh Hasina will clinch a third-consecutive term and record fourth overall.

30 Dec 2018 5:32 PM IST

Voting in Bangladeshs parliamentary election is being held under tight security until 4:00 pm (1000 GMT). (Photo: AFP)

10 killed in poll-related violence as voting underway in Bangladesh

3 men were shot by police while 6 others died in clashes between activists from ruling Awami League Party and Oppn BNP.

30 Dec 2018 3:33 PM IST

Bangladeshi security personnel stand guard as women line up to cast their votes outside a polling station in Dhaka on Dec 30. (Photo: AP)

2 dead in clashes as Bangladesh votes, Sheikh Hasina likely to win

One man died when police opened fire on opposition activists who they say had attacked a polling station in the southern...

30 Dec 2018 12:23 PM IST

People will cast their vote for Awami League to ensure the win of pro-Liberation forces, Hasina said. (Photo: File | AP)

Voting begins in Bangladesh polls, Sheikh Hasina seeks 4th term as PM

Hasina's rival ex-premier Khalida Zia, who is reportedly partially paralysed, faces uncertain future in Dhaka jail.

30 Dec 2018 10:25 AM IST