Sheikh Hasina Denounces Bangladesh Election from Exile, Warns of Instability
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CNBC TV18•29-01-2026, 11:58
Sheikh Hasina Denounces Bangladesh Election from Exile, Warns of Instability
- •Ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, in exile in India, condemned Bangladesh's upcoming election after her Awami League party was barred.
- •Hasina, sentenced to death for a 2024 student uprising crackdown, warned of prolonged instability without inclusive, free, and fair elections.
- •She accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of disenfranchising her supporters by excluding her party from the polls.
- •The Feb. 12 election, overseen by Yunus, is crucial for Bangladesh, with over 127 million eligible voters and a constitutional referendum.
- •Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is a leading contender, while Hasina's party faces allegations of past authoritarianism.
Why It Matters: Sheikh Hasina's denouncement of Bangladesh's election from exile raises concerns about its legitimacy and stability.
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