The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a new nawab, Tarique Rahman - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

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51% : " The recently held polls in Bangladesh were different in many ways, as for the first time voters were asked to cast ballots twice -- once to choose their next Prime Minister and again to give their consent to the "July Charter", which seeks to overhaul the nation's governance structure.The referendum was conducted across all 64 districts under tight security and international observation.The referendum count suggested a commanding "Yes" vote, with most constituencies reporting strong backing from both urban and rural regions, as most major parties -- even those with minor disagreements over details -- campaigned in favour of the Charter.Under the regulations of the July Charter, the powers of new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will face closer checks to prevent a return to authoritarianism in the country.The power centre in Dhaka was founded on democratic and secular principles in 1971, following Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan after the Mukti Bahini-led liberation struggle.

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