Polls have closed across Bangladesh in what many citizens see as the most consequential election in nearly two decades, a vote that could determine whether the country turns a page on years of political repression and restores trust in its democratic institutions. Voting ended on Thursday after a
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Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.

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