Posted 1/8/2024, 4:04:21 AM
Hasina Cements Position as Bangladesh's Longest-Serving, Most Powerful Leader Through Shrewd Political Maneuvering and Economic Progress
- Brought in as Awami League leader to unify party, she grew to become its undisputed leader and longest serving PM of Bangladesh
- Consolidated power over 4 straight terms as PM by getting Parliament's rubber stamp approval and gaining control over judiciary, police etc.
- Balanced ties with India, China, global powers to get economic and infrastructure aid and diplomatic support
- Delivered strong economic growth, lifted millions from poverty, ensured food security - winning domestic support
- Tackled radical Islamists, insurgents with zero tolerance; made opposition politically irrelevant after series of crackdowns