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Bangladesh's Upcoming Election: A Litmus Test for Democracy
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Körperschaftlicher Herausgeber
German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien, Institut für Asien-Studien
Abstract Bangladesh is on the precipice of another controversial national election, to be held on 7 January 2024. The last two elections, held in 2014 and 2018, were marred by allegations of electoral fraud but provided resounding victory for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party. During her 14-year rule, Ban... mehr
Bangladesh is on the precipice of another controversial national election, to be held on 7 January 2024. The last two elections, held in 2014 and 2018, were marred by allegations of electoral fraud but provided resounding victory for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party. During her 14-year rule, Bangladesh has seen impressive economic growth, yet its democratic standards have declined steeply. Bangladesh is facing a political stalemate over the administration of the election. The government has rejected the opposition’s demand for the reinstatement of the neutral caretaker government system that had overseen elections between 1991 and 2008. In response, the opposition is boycotting the polls. Hasina is also under considerable international pressure, especially from the United States, to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections. However, the government appears determined to administer another one-sided election - which would consolidate Bangladesh's turn towards authoritarianism. Popular discontent related to the rising cost of living and economic mismanagement is providing momentum to anti-government sentiment domestically. Violent confrontations between opposition activists and ruling-party members, especially in the case of a rigged election, could destabilise the country in the post-election period.... weniger
Thesaurusschlagwörter
Bangladesch; Wahl; Demokratie; Innenpolitik; Protest; Opposition; Gewalt; Gewaltbereitschaft; sozioökonomische Entwicklung; autoritäres System; Entwicklung; Perspektive; Südasien
Klassifikation
politische Willensbildung, politische Soziologie, politische Kultur
Freie Schlagwörter
Innenpolitische Lage/Entwicklung; Politischer Protest; Gesellschaftliche/Politische Opposition; Politisch motivierte Gewaltanwendung; Autoritäre Herrschaft; Entwicklungsperspektive und- tendenz
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2023
Erscheinungsort
Hamburg
Seitenangabe
8 S.
Schriftenreihe
GIGA Focus Asien, 7
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57671/gfas-23072
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet
Lizenz
Creative Commons - Namensnennung, Keine Bearbeitung 3.0