Hasina Poised to Win 4th Term Amid Bangladesh's Democratic Growing Pains
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Hasina was opposition leader in 2007 when she was jailed by interim govt on extortion charges, which she denied as conspiracy
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As longest serving PM, she transformed Bangladesh economically but critics accuse her of threatening democracy
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Main rival BNP is boycotting polls, paving way for Hasina's party to easily win a 4th term amid vote rigging allegations
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Supporters say she brought stability and development, critics allege she uses oppressive tactics against dissent
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With opposition weakened, observers say her re-election is guaranteed but reflects signs of trouble for Bangladesh's democracy