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Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh

Council of the European Union

Type: OFFICIAL_STATEMENT
Document: Not stated
Jurisdiction: Not stated
Published: 9 Jan 2024
Accessed: 8 Aug 2026
Verification: Reviewed

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The European Union called for investigation of reported election irregularities after the January 2024 parliamentary election and noted concerns about participation and violence.

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January 2024 election chronology
Opposition boycott context
European Union concerns about reported irregularities

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