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Bangladesh's ruling party of Awami League wins 223 seats: Election Commission

STORY: Bangladesh's ruling party of Awami League wins 223 seats: Election Commission SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bangladeshi Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal announcing the result STORYLINE: The ruling Bangladeshi Awami League (AL) party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won 223 out of 298 seats in the country's parliamentary elections, according to the Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Monday. Out of 300 seats, the results of one constituency have been delayed. Meanwhile, polling in one constituency was postponed following the death of an independent candidate. In Bangladesh, a party can form a government if it manages to clinch 151 seats of the parliament in total. Awal said that voter turnout in Bangladesh's 12th parliament polls reached 41.8 percent of the total eligible voters. In Bangladesh, the party that gets majority seats can form the government, he added. Over

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS

(240108) -- DHAKA, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshi Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal (C) speaks at a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan. 8, 2024. The ruling Bangladeshi Awami League (AL) party led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won 223 out of 298 seats in the country's parliamentary elections, according to the Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Monday. (Xinhua)

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Conference For The 12th General Election - Dhaka

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal addresses the press in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Election Commission said ballot boxes and other election supplies had been distributed in preparation for the vote on Sunday in over 42,000 precincts. There are more than 119 million registered voters. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh National Parliament Building - Dhaka

An exterior view of the Bangladesh National Parliament budling locally know 'Jatiya Sangsad' in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 06,2024. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Conference For The 12th General Election - Dhaka

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal addresses the press in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Election Commission said ballot boxes and other election supplies had been distributed in preparation for the vote on Sunday in over 42,000 precincts. There are more than 119 million registered voters. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Conference For The 12th General Election - Dhaka

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal addresses the press in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Election Commission said ballot boxes and other election supplies had been distributed in preparation for the vote on Sunday in over 42,000 precincts. There are more than 119 million registered voters. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Conference For The 12th General Election - Dhaka

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal addresses the press in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Election Commission said ballot boxes and other election supplies had been distributed in preparation for the vote on Sunday in over 42,000 precincts. There are more than 119 million registered voters. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Conference For The 12th General Election - Dhaka

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal addresses the press in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. The Election Commission said ballot boxes and other election supplies had been distributed in preparation for the vote on Sunday in over 42,000 precincts. There are more than 119 million registered voters. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Islami Andolan Bangladesh party supporters march towards the president's office - Dhaka

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) party members and supporters stop at a police barricade as they march towards the Bangladesh president's office to submit their memorandum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 31 December 2023. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh party demands the annulment of what they call a 'one-sided rigged election'. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Posters Of The Parliamentary Election Candidates - Bangladesh

Posters of the election candidates are hanging over a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 27, 2023, Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protests Against National Election - Bangladesh

Members and supporters of the Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh political take part in a demonstration following Friday prayers outside of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 8, 2023. The Islamic Activities Group Bangladesh called for a protest against the national election schedule and to demand resignation of the election commissioners. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candidates Collect Awami League Nomination Forms - Dhaka

Collect the nomination papers for the 12th National Assembly elections, the candidates march towards the Awami League office on Bangabandhu Avenue along with hundreds of leaders and activists, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 20, 2023. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the general election schedule on November 15,2023. Some 733 people on Monday collected nomination forms of the Awami League on the third day to contest the 12th national elections slated for January 7. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candidates Collect Awami League Nomination Forms - Dhaka

Collect the nomination papers for the 12th National Assembly elections, the candidates march towards the Awami League office on Bangabandhu Avenue along with hundreds of leaders and activists, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 20, 2023. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the general election schedule on November 15,2023. Some 733 people on Monday collected nomination forms of the Awami League on the third day to contest the 12th national elections slated for January 7. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candidates Collect Awami League Nomination Forms - Dhaka

Collect the nomination papers for the 12th National Assembly elections, the candidates march towards the Awami League office on Bangabandhu Avenue along with hundreds of leaders and activists, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 20, 2023. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the general election schedule on November 15,2023. Some 733 people on Monday collected nomination forms of the Awami League on the third day to contest the 12th national elections slated for January 7. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Candidates Collect Awami League Nomination Forms - Dhaka

Collect the nomination papers for the 12th National Assembly elections, the candidates march towards the Awami League office on Bangabandhu Avenue along with hundreds of leaders and activists, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 20, 2023. Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the general election schedule on November 15,2023. Some 733 people on Monday collected nomination forms of the Awami League on the third day to contest the 12th national elections slated for January 7. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM