Sheikh Hasina set for fifth term as Prime Minister
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is poised to ascend to power for the fifth term, signifying a significant extension of her leadership in the country.
This latest victory marks the 12th general election since Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971, catering to a populace of 170 million people. Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal disclosed that voter turnout was approximately 40 percent.
Preliminary counts reported by Bangladesh's media indicated Sheikh Hasina's party leading in 165 out of 218 available seats. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Sheikh Hasina stated, "We have upheld the democratic rights of the people and their pursuit of a better life."
Sheikh Hasina, holding the distinction as the world's longest-serving female leader, previously governed Bangladesh from 1996 to 2001 and has been in office again since 2009.
Throughout her last 15 years in office, the 76-year-old leader has been lauded for her role in revitalizing Bangladesh's economy and bolstering the garment industry.
The Bangladesh election, as the world's second-largest exporter of garments following China, attracted considerable diplomatic attention from rival powers. Sheikh Hasina has received unwavering support from both India and China, despite their own competitive dynamics, as they perceive her as a stabilizing force in the region.
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