Bangladesh election results due after tense voting, global criticism

PM Hasina says she protects democracy amid opposition boycott, scattered violence

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A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Dhaka on Jan. 7. © Reuters

SYFUL ISLAM, Contributing writer

DHAKA -- Bangladesh held a national election under heavy security on Sunday as the opposition boycotted the polls, scattered violence flared and businesses braced for the impact.

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