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Low Female Participation in Bangladesh Elections Yields Seven Victorious Candidates

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Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) With the lowest level of women’s participation in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, seven female candidates emerged victorious, local media reported on Friday, citing unofficial results.The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), set to form the government with an absolute majority, saw six of its female candidates secure their respective seats under the paddy sheaf symbol.The elected women candidates from several constituencies include Afroza Khan Rita from Manikga…