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Bangladesh: Local Elections

Written byNeha Viswanathan
Posted 7 August 2008 15:13 GMT

Unheard Voices poses some questions in the context of the local government elections held recently in Bangladesh.

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  • Nasir Jamal

    Democracy is a manifestation of the will of the people. It is unfortunate that in our part of the world we regularly elect corrupt leaders. If someone thinks that democracy can be restored through elections, then he is mistaken.

    8 August 2008, 5:10 am
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