NEW DELHI: The elections in Bangladesh will be a closely watched affair, for not only will the outcome impact the future of the nation, but the results will have a bearing on its neighbours as well.
There is a lot of talk about whether the elections will be held at all in February, and even if they are, the question is whether they will be free and fair.
In the run-up to the elections, there are plenty of developments taking place and signs of a rift between the interim government and the Jamaat-e-Islami are visible. This is largely to do with the fact that the two sides are installing their loyalists in key positions ahead of the elections.