The Guardian, 30 December 2008
The outcome of the Bangladeshi election is a resounding vote for progress and secularism
Two miracles happened in Bangladesh yesterday. Firstly, 80% of the Bangladeshi electorate – a record number – voted in one of the most peaceful elections in the country’s history. Secondly, they voted for a party that believes in secularism and by a majority big enough for it to control 85% of the parliamentary seats.
It’s a resounding endorsement of democracy and an (...)