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The Awakening

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan has again come under the spotlight for his ill behaviour. Having won a parliament seat on Sunday after a landslide victory in the general elections boycotted by the opposition, a recording of Shakib slapping a fan after the crowd mobbed him went viral.

Newly elected Bangladesh MP Shakib Al Hasan slaps fan, video goes viral - WATCH

Veteran Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has added another accolade to his already-glorified career, but this time outside of the cricket field. On Sunday, in Bangladesh’s ongoing general elections boycotted by the opposition, Shakib won a seat in the country’s parliament with a landslide victory.

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat by a landslide

A poll observer from the United States, who is currently in Bangladesh, said on Sunday (Jan 7) that the 12th general election in the South Asian country was free and fair.

Bangladesh election: Poll is free and fair, says US observer

For the latest tenure of Dhaka's Jatiya Sangsad, Bangladesh's supreme legislative body, while the numbers are not entirely in, the verdict is already out. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League (AL) party looks set to win the country's twelfth parliamentary polls after the conclusion of the voting process on Sunday (Jan 7).

The Capitals: Dhaka's tryst with PM Sheikh Hasina-styled democracy

The website of one of Bangladesh's key newspapers is online after the publication said on Sunday (Jan 7) it had been blocked, as the country is holding its 12th general election.

Bangladesh elections: Newspaper’s website back online after it was reportedly blocked

Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said on Saturday (Jan 6) that elections were not always peaceful and sometimes became turbulent, which is why forces were deployed in the country to maintain law and order.

Bangladesh election | Polls are not always peaceful, forces deployed to maintain law and order: CEC

Bangladesh's Information & Broadcasting Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud expressed concerns about pre-election violence but noted the prevailing positive mood. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively, he highlighted, "BNP and Jamaat e-Islami have been trying, and doing violence and they are carrying out arson attacks on the people, on vehicles and trains," and mentioned the major incident of violence involving the torching of the Benapole Express ahead of the general elections on Sunday.

Bangladesh’s I&B Minister Mahmud: Concerns over violence, yet festive election atmosphere

Bangladesh foreign minister A K Abdul Momen has assured that the Bangladesh general elections scheduled to be held on Sunday (Jan 7) will be "free, fair, transparent and credible" and that the government has increased the security to prevent any violence.

Elections will be free, fair, transparent and credible, Bangladesh FM Momen tells WION

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is heading to South Asian country's January 7 national elections with a 14-party alliance led by her Awami League (AL). Hasina is also the president of Awami League political party.

Bangladesh elections 2024: PM Sheikh Hasina-led 14 party alliance to head to polls

At least 10,000 activists were arrested during a sweeping crackdown launched by the ruling establishment in Bangladesh against the opposition parties, Human Rights Watch claimed on Monday, adding that the government wants to “eliminate competition” ahead of the general elections next year.

Bangladesh’s ‘autocratic lockdown’ sees over 10,000 activists behind bars: HRW  

Bangladesh T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan will be contesting parliamentary election next year after getting a confirmation on his nomination. Shakib will be contesting from the ruling party Awami League.

Bangladesh T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan to contest parliamentary elections next year

The United States has said it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on Bangladeshi nationals who are seen to be interfering in or "undermining" the upcoming democratic election process in the South Asian nation.

US says will impose visa restrictions on individuals 'undermining' Bangladesh elections

Bangladesh will take steps to tackle and prevent unlawful practices or interference in its elections, authorities said on Thursday, a day after the United States threatened curbs on citizens of the South Asian nation who undermine them.

Bangladesh promises free, fair elections in response to US visa curbs

Bangladesh will hold its next general election in the first week of January in 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the leader of Awami League, announced at a rally in Dhaka's Cox Bazar on Wednesday.

Bangladesh to go to polls in Jan 2024, announces Sheikh Hasina, seeking her fifth term

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