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2020 Bangladeshi general election

The 2020 Bangladeshi general election, held on December 30, 2018 (not 2020, as the election took place in 2018), was a parliamentary vote to elect members of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament). The ruling Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, aimed to maintain its majority, while opposition parties like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) participated critically. The election saw high voter turnout amid concerns of electoral fairness and opposition boycott threats. Despite controversy, the Awami League secured a decisive victory, allowing Sheikh Hasina to continue as Prime Minister. The election shaped Bangladesh’s political landscape for the next term.