Former Bangladesh premier Zia named party chief for life
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 09/14/2008
... were tainted by allegations of fraud and intimidation brought by Zia's main political rival, Shiekh Hasina, another former premier. The standoff between the two leaders triggered political turmoil pushing the Muslim-majority South Asian country to the brink of chaos. In the face of escalating political violence, President Iajuddin Ahmad declared a state of emergency after appointing...
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