In a resounding triumph, Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s party, the Awami League, has once again emerged victorious in the general elections of Bangladesh, securing a significant mandate to form the government.
According to international media reports, the opposition parties boycotted the elections, paving the way for Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s Awami League to achieve a substantial success. Following this electoral victory, the possibilities for Sheikh Hasina Wajed to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the fifth time have become evident.
Reports suggest that the Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina Wajed, clinched 222 seats in the elections, outperforming any other political party. In contrast, independent candidates, rather than candidates from other political parties, made substantial gains, securing 63 seats.
According to the Bangladesh Election Commission, the current opposition party, Jatiya Party, managed to secure only 11 seats out of the total 300 in the parliament.
Media sources indicate that several successful independent candidates, who were not chosen by the Awami League for tickets, were strategically guided to stand in the election as dummy candidates.
It is noteworthy that Sheikh Hasina Wajed, aged 76, has been the Prime Minister of Bangladesh since 2009. She has consistently portrayed the parties boycotting elections as militant groups. Despite her party’s overwhelming victory, it is crucial to acknowledge the absence of significant opposition representation in the current parliament.
The landslide victory of Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s Awami League underscores her enduring political influence and the electorate’s trust in her leadership. As she stands on the verge of assuming the role of Prime Minister for the fifth time, the political landscape in Bangladesh appears to be shaped once again by the formidable presence of Sheikh Hasina Wajed and the Awami League.
