Bangladesh to Hold Elections in February, Yunus Announces
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Bangladesh will hold national elections in February as the interim government comes under pressure to restore political stability following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's shock ouster last year.
The South Asian nation's interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced this in a televised speech marking the collapse of Hasina's government, which was marred by allegations of human rights violations, rigged elections and corruption, during its 15 years in power.
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