Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina Secures Fifth Term Amid Controversy

International reactions are mixed as the main opposition party boycotts the election, raising concerns about the state of democracy in the country.

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.