2008 Bangladesh General Election

The 2008 Bangladesh General Election was held on December 29, to choose members of the national parliament. The main contest was between the ruling Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The election was held after two years of political turmoil and a caretaker government aimed to ensure free and fair voting. The Awami League won a landslide victory, securing a majority of seats. This result allowed Sheikh Hasina to become Prime Minister again, marking a significant political shift and promising efforts to restore stability and development in Bangladesh.