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Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Up Close

Thursday, January 1st, 2009 @ 22:56 UTC

by Rezwan

Countries:: Bangladesh
Topics:: Elections
Languages:: English

Tulip Siddiq was on the campaign trail of (ex-prime Minister) Sheikh Hasina, whose party Awami League achieved a landslide victory in the recently concluded Bangladesh parliamentary election. Read her blog to learn more about the campaign as she posts analysis, video and photos of the election.

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Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

The whole nation has given a great responsibility on Awamileague to eradicate corruption and terrorism and trial of war criminals,to establish again 1972 constitution.Anti corruption movement should be started first on Government employees in govt. offices.May Allah bless Sheikh Hasina.Joy Bangla.

# 2009-01-2 at 7:43 am

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