UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan speaks with The Daily Star about the recent general election, shrinking space for dissent, and the pressing need to address human rights concerns in Bangladesh.
The challenges before the new government are political, economic and diplomatic, said Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party Awami League has won a fourth consecutive term in general elections. This is Sheikh Hasina's fifth term as Prime Minister.
Bangladesh becoming a one-party state: The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country. She has been so for many years now, but the latest election has enormously consolidated that position. What was de facto is now de jure.