India, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh is no more the battleground for "Two Begums" - Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia. It is crystal clear with the results of the general election concluded on December 30, 2018. Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League (AL)-led coalition, has decimated all Opposition forces in the country for the forth five-year term. The AL won 257 seats, and an alliance partner 22 seats with the total 288 in the coalition bag in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament).

Political analysts say that this election definitely demonstrates Hasina's growing power and popularity. She has improved her electoral tally by 25 seats. Also, it is imperative to mention that the last election was completely boycotted by the Bangla...