The election sans opposition parties in the battle of the ballots. The principal opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted the election along with other smaller opposition after 10,000 leaders and members were jailed
By Subir Bhaumik The Chinese strategic calculus Since 2010, Chinese influence is growing in Bangladesh.
While globalisation is known for heralding faster cross-border movement of capital and people thus expanding their exposure and opportunities, these movements have become increasingly securitised, radicalised, gendered and sexualised.