hasina, is declared the winner of the country's general election as claims of vote rigging emerge. but the main opposition has called the election ‘farcical‘ and is demanding a fresh poll. time is running out for russia to hand over important anti—doping samples — a failure to meet the deadline could see new sanctions imposed. long delays, broken voting machines and bad weather dampen the democratic republic of congo's historical elections — but will it lead to the country's first peaceful transfer of power? ringing in the new year — how maintenance work on london's big ben means the famous bell will be ringing out a little differently to mark the start of 2019. hello and welcome to bbc news. in bangladesh the party of prime minister sheikh hasina has been declared the winner of the country's general election. but the main opposition parties have condemned the result and demanded a new vote, amid accusations of vote rigging. at least 18 people have been killed in violent clashes. our correspondent yogita laymaye is in the capital, dhaka. her report does contain some fl

duncan golestani. our top stories: bangledesh's prime minister sheikh hasina is declared the winner of the country's general election as claims of vote rigging emerge — the opposition calls the vote ‘fa rcical‘ and is demanding fresh polls. concerns are raised over the ability of a shipping company to run extra ferries in the event of a no—deal brexit — the uk government insists it was carefully vetted. time is running out for russia to hand over important anti—doping samples from its moscow labratory — a failure to meet the deadline could see new sanctions imposed. written out of history — why many black argentinians feel they're living in a country that doesn't recognise their cultural identity. in bangladesh, the party of prime minister sheikh hasina has been declared the winner of the country's general election. but the main opposition parties have condemned the result and demanded a new vote, amid accusations of vote rigging. at least 18 people have been killed in violent clashes. our correspondent yogita laymaye is in the capital, dhaka. her report does contain so

election against prime minister sheikh hasina zia the leader of bangladesh is conservative nationalist party or b.n.p. is in prison on corruption charges her supporters remain optimistic. this is so simple sentiments is growing there but i did in for about off the sentiment is the if. you will lose. what will it be and who support in favor of it back. during the campaign in peace supporters who are repeatedly violently mistreated thousands of them were arrested. this is supporters of the b.n.p. and other opposition groups are not safe in their homes police are arresting them this isn't an election this is a process of removing voters. the prime minister however doesn't agree with the opposition led by how they only want to sabotage the elections. the power struggle between shaikh hasina and hunted as he has lasted for decades it all began with a coup against shake his he has father in one thousand seventy one shaikh became the first president of bangladesh he tried to introduce a secular democracy but many people in the country were opposed in a military coup in one thousan

sheikh hasina has been declared the winner of the country's general election. but the main opposition parties have condemned the result and demanded a new vote, amid accusations of vote rigging. at least 18 people have been killed in violence clashes. our correspondent yogita limaye is in the capital, dhaka. her report does contain some flashing images. clashes outside a polling centre in dhaka. they spot a reporter and try to stop him from filming. it was just one of the many violent incidents in bangladesh on election day. others were more deadly. but, in large parts, polling did go off peacefully. bangladesh's prime minister, sheikh hasina, has already been in powerfor ten years. tonight, the election commission declared yet another victory for her. she has been credited with bringing development to the country and tackling islamist militancy. but her government has also been accused of cracking down on the opposition. two days before the polls, i asked her to respond. look, all the allegations they are making, but they couldn't prove it. on the one hand, they are placing allegatio

in some places the results are expected to show another when the prime minister sheikh hasina. also coming up with germany set to take a seat on the u.n. security council in twenty nineteen we look at what it means of the land and what's on the agenda but. what. i'm grasping for democracy in thailand we look back on one of our favorite stories of twenty eight seen. by many cubans mackinnon thank you so much for joining me. bangladesh's the election commission says it is investigating nationwide allegations of vote rigging in the country's parliament tree poll ballots on now being counted off for a vote that was maad by deadly violence despite a heavy security presence first projections are jus in the coming hours but the outcome is largely seen as a foregone conclusion prime minister sheikh hasina is expected to be returned to power. it's an election that's been tainted by violence and vote rigging allegations. turnout was low and security was high authorities limited internet access claiming rumors could spread unrest rights groups have spoken of a climate of fear at polling statio

this is bbc news. our top stories: bangledesh's prime minister, sheikh hasina, is declared the winner of the country's general election, amid claims of vote—rigging. the opposition calls the vote farcical and is demanding fresh polls. concerns are raised over the ability of a shipping company to run extra ferries in the event of a no—deal brexit. the uk government insists it was carefully vetted. the parents of a british man murdered by his chinese wife win custody of their six—year—old granddaughter, but are forced to leave their grandson behind. written out of history. why many black argentinians feel they are living in a country that doesn't recognise their cultural identity. hello and welcome to bbc news. in bangladesh, the party of prime minister sheikh hasina has been declared the winner of the country's general election. but the main opposition parties have condemned the result and demanded a new vote, amid accusations of vote—rigging. at least 18 people have been killed in violent clashes. our correspondent yogita laymaye is in the capital, dhaka. her report d

fight for control of bangladesh opinion polls put hasina on course for resoundingly win on sunday. even if you can find a few posters of one hundred as hanging across dhaka she won't win this election against prime minister sheikh hasina zia the leader of the english conservative nationalist party or b.n.p. is in prison on corruption charges her supporters remain optimistic. close business so people sentiments is good because i do include a lot of the sentiment is the. new ones who. and who suck rupe into a lot of shit from the back. during the campaign in peace supporters were repeatedly violently mistreated thousands of them were arrested. by supporters of the b.n.p. and other opposition groups are now. safe in their homes police are arresting them this isn't an election this is a process of removing voters. the prime minister however doesn't agree. the opposition let the holiday they only want to sabotage the elections. the power struggle between shaikh hasina and hunted as he has lasted for decades it all began with a coup against shaikh has seen his father in seventy one shaikh bec

predominantly muslim country will be casting their ballots prime minister sheikh hasina is seeking a third consecutive term in office and a fourth one. tensions are high in the country the opposition says thousands of their followers have been arrested by a parties at least ten people have been killed and hundreds injured in pre election violence khaleda zia the former prime minister and leader of the main opposition bangladesh nationalist party is not allowed to run she's. serving prison time over corruption charges the opposition says those charges are politically motivated. and sheikh hasina have been locked in a decades long fight for control of bangladesh it's often known there as the battle of the two big guns but in both sports hasina on course for a resoundingly win on sunday here's more of. a final show of support for bangladesh as ruling party the awami league ahead of sunday's election polls here indicate prime minister sheikh hasina is on course for an historic victory. hope the voters will be able to exercise their voting rights peacefully if we can translate the suppo

the winner of sunday's national elections. sheikh hasina has won. there are allegations of rigging the vote. >> for someone who just wanted record fourth term, chicken sena --sheikh hasina has kept a low profile. on monday she dismissed allegations of vote rigging. this comes amid noting concern over voter intimidation. there were reports of voters forced to cast their votes openly in front of ruling officials. several voters told ew about intimidation about -- at the polls. one man who wishes to remain anonymous says a voting official took his thumb and inked a ballot that had only been filled out for him. withthout his permissision. >>>> it was definitelyly a trauc experience. i get express what i i felt. i felt like i was robbed. >> an expert on politics described the effects of intimidation on a generation of young people who had never voted before. >> a young group of people, they expect they will cast their vote but they could not do that. this is not very good for democratic practices in bangladesh. >> the opposition said thousands of members had been arrested for political reas

presence the first projections are coming in and it looks as if prime minister sheikh hasina over turned to power in a landslide win. it's an election that's been tainted by violence and vote rigging allegations turnout was low and security was high authorities limited internet access claiming rumors could spread unrest rights groups have spoken of a climate of fear at polling stations opinions were divided. among the to follow and i really like the whole process i felt very safe because of the heavy security i believe there is a free and fair election taking place here. all of it. to vote for he told me to send a text message to get my serial number. i did it four times but i didn't get a response. but now i'm confused not. came with a lot of hope but now i'm very disappointed. for decades the ruling awami league and the nationalist b.n.p. party have jostled for power but with opposition leader in prison prime minister sheikh hasina was the clear favorite to win during her time in power the prime minister has been credited with boosting the economy and welcoming refugees but crit

will bring them increased ability bangladesh's of prime minister sheikh hasina rejects calls for a new vote third consecutive election victory has been marred by deadly violence. and tensions are running high in congo voters obese votes are being counted in sunday's landmark presidential poll and made widespread allegations of voting irregularities. you're. playing. time at home free glad you could join me. revelers around the walls are ringing in the mid eighty's lasers and far less. odd locations across you brian. and while new zealand australia and australia and most of asia already a few hours into twenty nineteen are still many more parties to come and we will be bringing you the biggest celebrations trauma across the globe as the world says goodbye to twenty eighteen and hello twenty ninety well germany will be ringing in the new year in just under three hours time and here in berlin a big new year's eve party is getting underway with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend is a huge challenge for the authorities. the warm up packs are already getting the credit in

waiting to mount their ballot. then in bangladesh prime minister sheikh hasina wins a third term in office as the ruling awami league sweeps to a landslide victory in college and free elections but the opposition accuses intimidation and vote tampering and wants a new election. but. look the wrong thing to democracy in time we look back at one of our favorite stories over the past year. i'm rebecca races thanks for joining us we start in the democratic republic of congo where voters have been casting their ballots for a new president. with stronger joseph kabila stepping down the d.l.c. could soon have its first peaceful transition of power but the election has been plagued with problems missing voter lists and ballots and broken machine. james hours after polling stations were supposed to close many remain open with long lines of people waiting to turn their tent to vote in other areas officials have already started counting reports say four people were killed in election violence at one polling station in the country's eighty's some twenty one candidates are running for the presid

minister sheikh hasina is expected to secure of course but opponents say she's locked up critics in order to win. and the price of professional football. players are full of passion for the beautiful game but they are going hungry and don't seem to have. a world apart from the big money buys top players of the game in football in europe. the city says it's entered and taken control of the kurdish head of bridge where turkey has threatened an offensive the flashpoint town in northern syria has been under kurdish control for the last six. goodish militia to intervene after turkish backed. advanced on long beach on thursday turkey's campaign against the kurds is intensifying after the u.s. announced it would draw from syria. a key room in the fight against the so-called islamic state. for the very latest the habit needed until border she joins me from beirut lebanon until the syrian army says it's taken the city of mom bitch from the kurds what are you hearing from there. but it's very clear the syrian soldiers are on the ground right now they're poised at a syrian flag in asia it is n

allegations of falsifying financial reports. bangladesh's prime minister sheikh hasina has secured a third term in office after a landslide victory in the country's general election change has seen his coalition took two hundred eighty eight of three hundred seats in parliament but the election was tarnished by violence as well as accusations of vote rigging and first suppression opposition leader kamau sign has called for new elections both the ruling party and the opposition reported attacks on their supporters and candidates over a dozen people were killed in violence on the day of the election. our correspondent michelle swell is standing by for us in the capital dhaka hi michelle so prime minister sheikh hasina is aligned managed to secure all but twelve of the three hundred seats in parliament does this result come as a surprise. actually does not surprise not only because the few by fools that were held predicted a landslide victory for sheikh hasina but because of the campaign leading up to which now the opposition that came together to fight the ruling government with paul who tog

called a farcical election and demanded a new vote. the prime minister, sheikh hasina, is heading for a fourth term with a huge majority that continues to grow as results come in. our correspondent yogita limaye reports from the capital, dhaka. clashes outside a polling centre in dhaka. they spot a reporter and try to stop him from filming. it was just one of the many violent incidents in bangladesh on election day. others were more deadly. but in large parts, polling did go off peacefully. this indoor basketball court was the women's section of a voting booth for the day. after they cast their ballots, people's fingers were marked with ink. bangladesh's prime minister, sheikh hasina, has been in power for ten years but she's confident she will be back. "i firmly believe we will win the election," she says. she's been credited with bringing development to the country and tackling islamist militancy. but her government has also been accused of cracking down on the opposition. two days before the polls, i asked her to respond. look, all the allegations they are making but they could

. early results suggest the prime minister, sheikh hasina, will win a third successive term. her supporters praise her for turning the country into one of asia's fastest growing economies but critics say her government is corrupt and repressive. our correspondent yogita laymaye is in the capital, dhaka. her report does contain some flashing images. clashes outside a polling centre in dhaka. they spot a reporter and try to stop him from filming. it was just one of the many violent incidents in bangladesh on election day. others were more deadly. but in large parts, polling did go off peacefully. this indoor basketball court was the women's section of a voting booth for the day. after people had cast their ballots, their fingers after people had cast their ballots, theirfingers were after people had cast their ballots, their fingers were marked with ink. bangladesh's prime minister sheikh hasina has been in powerfor ten years but she is confident she will be back. open quote i firmly believe we will win the election close quote, she says. she's been credited with bringing developme

hasina, is seeking a third successive term local tv is reporting that her party has claimed victory in the election. 0ur report from yogita limaye contains some flash photography. an indoor basketball court was, for the day, turned into the women's section of a polling booth. people filed in, searched for their name on a list, and after they cast their vote, their fingers were marked with ink. bangladesh's prime minister, sheikh hasina, has already been in powerfor ten years. but she's confident she'll be back. "i firmly believe that we'll win the election," she said. she is accused of cracking down on the opposition, which says it hasn't had a fair chance to contest. people have been killed. people are being arrested. candidates are being arrested. it is unprecedented. unprecedented, unheard—of, could not be dreamt of. these are workers from prime minister hasina's awami league, standing outside a polling booth, and this is something we've seen across the city of dhaka today. behind me all of the political posters you can see are from the same party. in contrast, the presence of

hasina, is seeking a third successive term. heavy security is in place after an election campaign marred by opposition complaints of intimidation and violence. more than a hundred million bangladeshis are eligible to vote. live now to bbc correspondent limaye yogita, who is in the capital, dhaka. voting has started. how is it looking so far? well, i was a tape polling booth here in the city of dhaka earlier and even before the doors of that booth opened there was a crowd of people waiting to cast their ballot. it is a paper ballot so their ballot. it is a paper ballot so it is a piece of paper that they will make their choice, but for the first time in a national election in bangladesh six constituencies are using electronic machines. at that polling booth things were quite peaceful. of course there was a big security presence outside, as there is across the country. we have just now got reports that they have been incidences of violence in the southern part of the country, that one person from the opposition party has been killed. they are alleging police fired at opposition acti

opposition activists and supporters. now, i put all of these questions to prime minister sheikh hasina when i met her two days ago. she says none of these allegations are true. she says the opposition has lost the support of the people and that is why it is making these allegations. but it is notjust the opposition. we have also had the us state department raise concerns, agencies like human rights watch saying there isa like human rights watch saying there is a politically repressive environment in the city. on the ground, our experience is that when you drive around the city of dhaka, pretty much everywhere you will see posters of ruling party candidates, of league candidates, it is quite ha rd to of league candidates, it is quite hard to actually spot any kind of campaign material from the opposition. and on the ground, when i asked people what they were voting for, it was quite a mixed bag of opinions. some people have said that prime minister hasina, her main pitch, she has brought development to this country, she has sparked economic growth here, they said their lives had become

minister sheikh hasina is a while he laid the landslide winner in palm entry election but the opposition charges intimidation and vote tampering and wants a new election. plus we take a look back at a dreadful here for germany's book full tank the shock early world complex it left coach you're watching live streaming to his job will twenty nine change bring good news to the team. i'm rebecca races thanks for joining us we start in the democratic republic of congo where voters have been casting their ballots for a new president the winner will take over from strongman joseph kabila who should have stepped down two years ago but instead postponed the election several times a day and years of conflict and a recent outbreak of ebola pope francis on sunday prayed for the pace during the election roughly half of the day our population is catholic. little spray together for those in the democratic republic of congo who suffer from violence and ebola. oh. dear group you seem great i hope everyone is committed to maintaining a peaceful climate that allows for regular and peaceful conduct of the e

straight term in office hasina is credited with boosting the economy and giving refugees shelter to her supporters her victory represents both hope and security. expect the new government to keep their promise of creating more jobs for young people and also to increase the age for working in the government sector. hopefully they will continue with the progress they've already made. we feel safe under this prime minister and we believe we will be safe under her in the future. we have many hopes and wishes as she cosima is the daughter of. but sunday's vote was plagued by allegations of vote rigging and voter intimidation has seen as critics accuse her and her party of authoritarianism of detaining opposition candidates and supporters despite heavy security election campaign violence spilled over into voting day with clashes turning deadly opposition alliance leader come out hussein has called the vote farcical and is seeking fresh elections. situation that has been created by appallingly bad election can be corrected by holding appropriate elections under a neutral ministration of the el

critics say awami league leader and current prime minister sheikh hasina has become increasingly authoritarian but she enjoys support from those who say she's welcomed refugees and boosted the economy by. only has seen it has the proper right to form a government and bangladesh has seen its government gave benefits to the poor and elderly also they have made access to school and college easier for discounting tuition so my children are also being educated she has given us many facilities they're building lots of roads and bridges hasina only has seen one. seen as victory comes on an old. day marred by violence despite heavy security it's been nearly fifty years since bangladesh gained independence but the country still isn't free from political turmoil. now to some of the other stories making news around the world iraq's prime minister has hinted at a bigger role fighting so-called islamic state militants in syria after u.s. troops troops withdraw. they said security officials met with syrian president bashar assad and damascus on sunday asked that authorized iraqi forces to atta

say a wall me league leader and current prime minister sheikh hasina has become increasingly authoritarian but she enjoys support from those who say she's welcomed refugees and boosted the economy by the only has seen it has the proper right to form a government and bangladesh a serious government gave benefits to the poor and elderly also they have made access to school and college easier for discounting to ition so my children are also being educated she has given us many facilities they're building lots of roads and bridges hasina only have seen no one. has seen his victory comes. on election day marred by violence despite heavy security it's been nearly fifty years since bangladesh gained independence but the country still isn't free from political turmoil. d.w. correspondent nimation jaiswal is following the result in the bangladeshi capital dhaka the opposition claims that this election is rigged off far from new through the campaign process they have been raising questions while and has marred the campaign process seven lives were lost in the last three weeks during ca

this month voting is underway in parliamentary elections in bangladesh prime minister sheikh hasina is expected to return for a fourth term security is tight though after a campaign marked weeks of violence and arrests of opposition supporters. opposition candidates in the democratic republic of congo have refused to sign the peace act as the country prepares to vote in sunday's divisive and long delayed presidential election the pledge was diverting post-election violence after weeks of political unrest the head of the vote choose a successor to joseph kabila. well the action was supposed to take place two years ago the new president's voters will also choose national and provincial members of parliament catherine sawyer reports from can show on the main candidates. posters of politicians line almost every street in kinshasa there are twenty one presidential candidates on the ballot paper but in respond out. a man most adare is a ruling party's candidate and outgoing president joseph kabila as a pattern of choice his critics say he's not suitable because he's and the european union

prison prime minister sheikh hasina was the clear favorite to win during her time in power the prime minister has been credited with boosting the economy and welcoming refugees but critics say she's become increasingly authoritarian and accuse her of detaining opposition candidates and supporters. opposition coalition leader come out hussein voiced his anger. people are being killed people are being arrested candidates are being arrested and one get literacy that president did not know her dog would not be given bones i could not even be able to. even a bad dream nightmare i could not think of bangladesh after forty seven when i would have given here in gaza. it's been nearly fifty years since bangladesh gained independence but the country still isn't free from political turmoil the election commission says it's investigating nationwide allegations of vote rigging. our correspondent mr just wall is in today she's been speaking with voters at polling stations across the city and she told us about her experience shortly before the polls closed. to polling station in dhaka where v

forced to close out business prime minister sheikh hasina is a won the league which is seeking a third consecutive five year term in power has denied accusations of intimidating opposition candidates and journalists the leader of the main opposition bangladesh nationalist party leader is serving a ten year jail term for two separate corruption cases which is to make it around six hundred thousand members of various security forces including the military and police have been deployed for sunday's election opposition party say at least ten thousand six hundred of their supporters have been detained in the run up to these elections and at least seventeen of the candidates now the organization human rights watch says that the atmosphere of fear and repression is not consistent with holding credible elections and some opposition candidates say that members of the security forces and supporters of the ruling party have surrounded their homes stop them from leaving and prevented them from campaigning in their local areas. at least ten people have been killed during election campaigning from b

eligible to cost ballots with tight security and in place across the country prime minister sheikh hasina is expected to win another term amid accusations that a government is trying to stifle opposition. but it is also on the way in the democratic republic of congo the country is choosing a successor a long time strongman leader joseph kabila after years of delay opposition parties are already calling the poll that. found after a senegalese player was subjected to racist abuse at a recent match supporters of a tally of the club not only take a stand against discrimination in football. i'm on your kids mackinnon thanks so much for joining me bangladesh has one hundred million votes has all go into the polls today in an election that's been marred by violence and allegations of political suppression by the ruling posse prime minister shaikh hasina is expected to win a comfortable victory and claim a third consecutive term. she's been praised for taking in hundreds of thousands of ranger refugees who were fleeing neighboring it mean mom but critics accuse her of silencing political opponent

across the country prime minister sheikh hasina is expected to win another amid accusations that how government is trying to stifle the opposition. voting is also under way in the democratic republic of congo the country's choosing a success that a long time strongman leader joseph kabila often years of delay opposition policies are already calling the poll on. and off for a senegalese player was subjected to racist abuse at a recent match supporters of italian club not take a stand against discrimination in football. i mean you could just mackinnon thanks so much for joining me third. polls have just closed in bangladesh as parliamentary elections where prime minister shaikh hasina is expected to win a comfortable victory she has been praised for taking in hundreds of thousands of her head injury refugees fleeing neighboring me and ma the critics accuse her of attempting to solidify her power by silencing political opponents including tribal leaders the who is currently imprisoned on corruption charges the first projections of the results are expected in a couple of hours. i spoke t

where early returns in the country's parliamentary election show prime minister sheikh hasina racing towards a landslide win but the opposition is calling foul dozens of candidates have pulled out of their racism allegations of vote tampering and intimidation and the leader of the opposition alliance has rejected the results islands has also marred the voting. it's an election that has been tainted by violence and vote rigging allegations. the head of the paul authorities limited internet access claiming online rumors could spread on rest. they also restricted the use of motor vehicles as a security precaution. about one hundred four million people were eligible to cast a ballot but the process didn't go smoothly for everyone. but i wasn't allowed to vote they told me to send a text message to get my serial number of the room at a later i did it four times but i didn't get a response. but with now i'm confused river i can vote or not you know you came with a lot of hope but now i'm very disappointed i know that's hurtful haven't i rather like the whole process i felt very safe becaus

fear as people went out to vote today. voting ends later today. hasina is widely expected to win. this would be her third term. but there are questions about her growing authoritarianism and how that will play into the vote in the run-up. we've seen heavy security because of concerns about violence. the opposition has claimed that many of their activists have been arrested. they have been stopped from campaigning. the government denies this. the opposition itself the bnb, the main opposition party, when it was in power before hasina was itself accused of many human rights abuses. voters face a tough choice. there's something else about hasina which is that over her past two terms, these concerns about human rights, they have gradually, gradually come to the center, climbed up the agenda was at the same time bangladesh's economy has done really, really well. there have been two stories, one is a booming economy where hasina has made progress but on the other hand concerns about them clamping down on decenting voices. now as she is expected to win, people will watch out for what happens

polls opened in a general election, where the prime minister, sheikh hasina, is seeking a third successive term. more than 100 million people are eligible to vote. yogita limaye told us earlier — heavy security is in place after a campaign marred by violence and allegations of a crackdown against the opposition. here the voting has been peaceful. i was at an election booth earlier on. even before the polls had opened there was a queue of people lining up to cast their vote. prime minister sheikh hasina is seeking a third consecutive term in power. she says she has brought development to this country, she says the rate of growth has been rising rapidly and poverty levels have been falling. many of these things are statistically true, as well. the one big criticism of the government, which has been growing over the last two years, and which the opposition is raising as an election issue, is that her government have been stifling dissent in this country. the opposition says that they have not been able to campaign freely, that the election camp that may commission has been biased