2001 Bangladeshi general election

The 2001 Bangladeshi general election was held on October 1, 2001, to choose members for the national parliament. The dominant political parties were the Bangladesh Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The BNP, led by Khaleda Zia, won the most seats and formed the government, while the Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, became the main opposition. The election was marked by allegations of vote-rigging and violence, reflecting ongoing political rivalry. Overall, it was a significant event that shaped Bangladesh’s political landscape for the subsequent years.