POLICY COMPASS

Controversial Election in Bangladesh and Pakistan’s Almost Impossible Free Election

by Lāsma Kokina

31 January 2024

In this paper we discuss:

• The results of the general elections in Bangladesh and the polls ahead of the Pakistani elections;
• Why the international community has not recognised the results of the Bangladeshi elections;
• The risk of a further increase in the authoritarian rule in Bangladesh;
• The risk of rigged elections in Pakistan;
• How Pakistani political leaders are in prison, or were in exile.

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