Bangladesh opposition calls for strike on election weekend as premier Hasina seeks forgiveness

Bangladesh's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, called for general strikes on the weekend of the country's parliamentary election, urging voters to join its boycott. The election, led by two powerful women - current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and opposition leader Khaleda Zia, is being held in 299 constituencies out of 300 across the country on Sunday. The opposition parties are boycotting the election, stating that there is no guarantee it will be free, fair, and inclusive under Hasina's administration.