On Jan. 7, Bangladesh will hold general elections, with the ruling Awami League (AL) aiming to clinch a fifth term for Prime Minister Sheik Hasina. The turbulent discourse surrounding these elections will likely persist due to intense political tensions among parties. In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's South Asia Analyst, Misha Iqbal, explains current political dynamics at play leading up to general elections in Bangladesh and shares her outlook for potential continued unrest after the elections.

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