Bangladesh‘s political landscape is teetering on the edge as the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), intensifies its calls for a boycott of the upcoming January 7 general election.
The stakes are high, with the BNP warning of a one-sided dummy election unless Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina steps down.
Struggling with key leaders either imprisoned or in exile, the BNP demands a neutral authority to replace the government and oversee the polls. Surprisingly, the BNP has chosen not to participate in the elections, heightening the tension surrounding the political showdown.
Prime Minister Hasina, vying for an unprecedented fourth consecutive term, remains defiant in the face of opposition pressure. She accuses the BNP of fuelling anti-government protests that have roiled Dhaka since late October, resulting in at least 10…
