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Bangladesh elections

Sheikh Hasina Wins 4th Term Amid Low Voter Turnout, Opposition Boycott; Calls Bharat “Trusted Friend”

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Sheikh Hasina Wins 4th Term Amid Low Voter Turnout, Opposition Boycott; Calls Bharat “Trusted Friend”

Bangladesh Election Showdown: Will There Be Free and Fair Polls & Why It Matters for Bharat?

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Bangladesh Election Showdown: Will There Be Free and Fair Polls & Why It Matters for Bharat?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Reveals Re-election Offer Linked to Airbase Proposal Dhaka, Bangladesh – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has led Bangladesh since 2009, recently disclosed a startling offer she received before the January 7 election. She stated that a foreign country proposed to ensure her a hassle-free re-election if she permitted them to build an airbase on Bangladeshi soil. Election Boycott and Strategic Position Hasina, now 76, secured her fifth overall term in January's election, which was notably boycotted by the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. This one-sided election has been a subject of intense political debate. The Offer According to Hasina, the proposal came from a "White man," though she did not specify which country was involved. She recounted, "If I allowed a certain country to build an airbase in Bangladesh, then I would have had no problem." This statement was reported by The Daily Star Bangladesh. Refusal Based on Principles Hasina emphasized her refusal to compromise Bangladesh's sovereignty for political gain. She recounted her response to the offer, echoing her stance from a similar situation in 2001 when the US proposed selling the country’s gas to India. "I've clearly said that I'm the daughter of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. We won our Liberation War; I don't want to come to power by renting part of the country or handing it over to some other country, and I don't need power," she asserted. Strategic Importance and Security Concerns Hasina pointed out the historical significance and strategic importance of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, areas free of major conflicts. "Many have their eyes on this place. There is no controversy in this place and no one has conflict in it. I won't let that happen," she declared, noting that her stance on these issues has often put her government in challenging positions both domestically and internationally. Conspiracy Theories The Prime Minister also suggested there are ongoing conspiracies to destabilize her government and even carve out a new Christian country from parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, similar to East Timor. She warned that these efforts could result in significant regional instability. Historical Context and Resilience Reflecting on her father's assassination in 1975, Hasina indicated that she is aware of the risks but remains undeterred. "Conspiracies do not bother me and I will never bow down to pressure," she said, reaffirming her commitment to national integrity and independence. Economic Independence In a closed-door meeting, Hasina also mentioned that Bangladesh would avoid purchasing goods from countries that impose sanctions on it, further asserting her government's stance on maintaining sovereignty and economic independence. This revelation by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in South Asia and underscores her commitment to maintaining Bangladesh's sovereignty against external pressures.

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