Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday held BNP responsible for its debacle in the national election.
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10 injured in Savar Awami League infighting
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Election results from EC: AL 259 seats, Jatiya Party 20
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Ganosamhati Andolon boycotts polls
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Oikyafront candidate’s house torched in B’baria
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Overall, voting situation good: CEC
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Ruling party men, law enforcers rigged votes, says Rizvi
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Commonwealth for fair, participatory polls in Bangladesh
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