Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election, giving her party – the Awami League – a fourth consecutive term.
After an election campaign fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party, it was widely reported that Ms Hasina’s party won 216 seats out of 299.
The win also means the 76-year-old has become the country’s longest-serving leader.
A final official declaration on the outcome of the vote is expected by the Election Commission on Monday.
Around 40% voted out of a total 120 million people who were eligible, according to Kazi Habibul Awal, chief election commissioner.
Bangladeshi polling officials count votes. Pic: AP
