Bangladesh, a bastion of female empowerment, lags on democracy
Source: Nikkei Asia
TOKYO -- Two strong, prominent female leaders have found themselves facing very different political futures in neighboring countries on the Bay of Bengal.
On Feb. 1, Myanmar marked the third anniversary of the military takeover that overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi, who led the civilian government as state counselor, was detained and has been convicted on myriad charges in what critics call sham trials. The country's democratic forces, shorn of the charismatic leader, are mired in an armed struggle with the army.
In Bangladesh, the ruling Awami League achieved a resounding victory in the general election on Jan. 7, which was boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The vote paved the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's fourth consecutive term and her fifth overall, making her the longest-serving female head of state in the world.
Click here to read the full article published by Nikkei Asia on 13 February 2024.
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TOKYO -- Two strong, prominent female leaders have found themselves facing very different political futures in neighboring countries on the Bay of Bengal.
On Feb. 1, Myanmar marked the third anniversary of the military takeover that overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Suu Kyi, who led the civilian government as state counselor, was detained and has been convicted on myriad charges in what critics call sham trials. The country's democratic forces, shorn of the charismatic leader, are mired in an armed struggle with the army.
In Bangladesh, the ruling Awami League achieved a resounding victory in the general election on Jan. 7, which was boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The vote paved the way for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's fourth consecutive term and her fifth overall, making her the longest-serving female head of state in the world.
Click here to read the full article published by Nikkei Asia on 13 February 2024.
Image source: Nikkei Asia
