Bangladesh-U.S. election rift widens over visas, envoy safety

Washington adds pressure for fair polls seen as 'Rubicon' moment for democracy

20231003 Bangladesh and US

Bangladesh's upcoming election is causing friction with the U.S., which has repeatedly expressed concern about the fairness of the polls.

SYFUL ISLAM, Contributing writer

DHAKA -- Ties between Bangladesh and the U.S. are at risk of fraying further after Washington imposed visa restrictions to pressure Dhaka to hold a fair election and America's top envoy expressed fears for his own safety.

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