Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for fifth term – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sworn in for her fifth term on January 11, following a decisive victory in the recent election, which was marred by controversy due to an opposition boycott. The election, held on January 7, 2024, saw Hasina’s Awami League party win a significant portion of the parliamentary seats. The Awami League and its allied parties, along with friendly independent candidates, secured nearly three-quarters of the elected seats. The main opposition party boycotted the election, raising questions about the legitimacy and competitiveness of the process.
