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Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
The Supreme Court ruled the nonpartisan caretaker government will return for future elections to enhance democratic credibility after previous disputes and boycotts by major parties.
- Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for national elections, but it will not apply to the upcoming elections.
- The caretaker system was introduced in 1996 and is viewed as promoting election fairness in Bangladesh's parliamentary democracy.
- The court's unanimous ruling addressed appeals and petitions regarding its 2011 decision on the caretaker system.
- The upcoming 13th national election will be overseen by an interim government.
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Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Thursday restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for national elections but said it won't apply to the polls being held early next year.
·Toronto, Canada
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Bangladesh Supreme Court restores nonpartisan caretaker system but not for next elections
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for elections but says it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year. The system was introduced in 1996 and widely accepted as a step toward election fairness.…
·Lancaster, United States
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L 50%
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