Former Indian HC: New Bangladesh PM May Lift Awami League Ban

• Former Indian High Commissioner Veena Sikri suggests new Bangladesh PM might lift ban on Awami League after elections.
• Sikri noted the close contest between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami alliances, with BNP performing better.
• Bangladesh Awami League President Sheikh Hasina challenged the legitimacy of the February 12 elections, calling them a "disgraceful chapter."
• Hasina alleged widespread administrative manipulation and numerical fraud, stating reported figures didn't reflect public participation.
• She highlighted inconsistent voting patterns, with a sharp, unrealistic increase in votes between 11:00 a.m. and noon.