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Awami members can fight local polls as independents

Amid a visible resurgence of Awami League supporters and a series of surprise street processions across Bangladesh — despite it being banned under anti-terrorism laws — the Tarique Rahman-led government will allow party members to contest the upcoming local government elections in their “individual capacities”.

The Times of India

Banned Bangladesh Party Turns To Flash Protests Ahead Of Polls

Once Bangladesh's largest political party, the Awami League has been outlawed since its leader Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in a mass uprising last year.

International Business Times

Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections

The student-led party hopes to upend Bangladesh politics, long dominated by two family-run parties.

Al Jazeera

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‘She’s the one who shattered us’: families of slain Bangladesh students want to hold Sheikh Hasina to account

As ex-prime minister has fled, relatives of protesters among 1,000 killed in crackdown pin hopes on international courts

The Guardian - UK

‘Islamophobic, alarmist’: How some India outlets covered Bangladesh crisis

India media make claims linking China and Pakistan intelligence to protests and exaggerate scale of attacks on Hindus.

Al Jazeera

Sheikh Hasina: A critical misstep and the end of 15 years ruling Bangladesh

Following weeks of protests, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh students defy orders, occupy universities as tensions spiral

Students and police are locked in a tense standoff on campuses across the country with neither backing down.

Al Jazeera

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Two die and thousands hurt in crackdown on Bangladesh student protests

Police fire teargas at university campuses as students demand end to discriminatory job quotas

The Guardian - UK

Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’

The commercial was briefly withdrawn before US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid Gaza war.

Al Jazeera

As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka

The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh PM says vote ‘victory of people’; opposition to continue protest

Hasina wins record fifth term as PM in election boycotted by opposition which vows more agitations ‘to save democracy’.

Al Jazeera

‘Vote doesn’t count’: Bangladesh’s ‘bizarre’ election tests ties with West

The nation of 170 million people votes on Sunday in elections that the main opposition has boycotted.

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