Bangladesh bars convicts from contesting polls

The Bangladesh cabinet Monday approved a draft law barring convicted war criminals from contesting national elections, a media report said. According to the draft Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2013, a person who is convicted under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973, would not be allowed to take part in any national elections, reported the Daily Star. Cabinet … [Read More]

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