DHAKA -- Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looks set to cruise to victory in the country's election on Sunday, with the main opposition boycotting polls it considers unfair. But despite the lack of suspense over the outcome, her ruling Awami League faces a battle to ensure a reasonable turnout and give the voting an air of legitimacy.
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Observers call this Sunday's polls 'bizarre' and 'farcical' as opposition boycotts
Bangladesh is set for a general election on Jan. 7 that many critics say is essentially a fait accompli, with the main opposition sidelined and boycotting. (Photo by Nazmul Islam)
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