Overview

• Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures a fifth term in power, with her Awami League party taking three-quarters of seats in parliament.
• The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted the election, calling it 'illegitimate'.
• International reactions to the election are mixed, with the US and UK criticizing the lack of free and fair elections, while India, China, and Russia congratulated Hasina on her victory.
• Critics argue that Bangladesh has transitioned from a flawed but competitive democracy to a de facto one-party state, with increasing levels of authoritarianism.
• Despite recent economic pressures and high inflation, Hasina's development record remains strong.