Bangladeshs

Bangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in Bangladesh, following an election on Sunday that was boycotted by opposition parties and marked by violent protests and international scrutiny. Her Awami League party won 222 seats out of 299, according to the Election Commission, cementing a majority … Read more

Thousands of Bangladesh’s garment factory workers take to the streets demanding better wages

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Thousands of garment factory workers took to the streets of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and the industrial district of Gazipur on Tuesday to demand better wages. Bangladesh is the second largest garment-producing country in the world after China with its nearly 3,500 factories where some 4 million workers are employed — most are … Read more