Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
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From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold.
The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
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The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won’t be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
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