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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's BNP Wins 'Landslide' Victory

Was the 13th election one of the best in history or marred by manipulation and tampering?
Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's BNP Wins 'Landslide' Victory
Above: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman speaks to the media after casting his vote on Feb. 12, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Image credit: Suman Kanti Paul/Drik/Getty Images

The Spin

Right narrative

This election demonstrated institutional maturity and responsible governance in Bangladesh. Law enforcement maintained neutrality, political parties showed restraint, and voters cast ballots without fear or disruption in a calm atmosphere that strengthened democratic institutions and public confidence.

Left narrative

The election was a complete farce marked by polling center seizures, gunfire, vote-buying and ballot tampering starting the evening before voting. Voter turnout was negligible across most centers, with many having no voters at all, while suspicious, abnormal increases appeared in voter lists, especially in Dhaka.

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