It raises questions about the composition and role of the opposition in parliament, especially in light of the largest opposition BNP's boycott. Independent candidates of the ruling party have scored shock victories over dozens of heavyweights, including incumbent MPs of the Awami League and the Jatiya Party. Its candidates have lost in half of the 26 constituencies left by the Awami League in a seat-sharing deal. The rebel candidates of the Awami League have won nearly six times as many seats as the Jatiya Party at 61. The Awami League has secured an absolute majority with 223 out of 299 constituencies.

Source: bd News24 January 08, 2024 01:42 UTC