In such a situation, in the 2014 elections which were boycotted by BNP and its like-minded parties, candidates of the government party and the alliance became MPs unopposed on 153 seats.
Opposition parties participated in the 2018 elections but could not campaign properly on the election day or in the days before. Even they did not have agents at many polling stations. His supporters were jailed or exiled. On the other hand, inertia was seen among the opposition parties regarding electoral participation.
Some of them did not field candidates in the elections. However, the opposition party got about ten seats anyway. Everything else went to government parties and coalitions. Only people from the legal field can tell how truthful he was. But elections held in the absence of people are not politically acceptable.
There are serious allegations of the ruling party taking over polling stations and sealing ballot papers on the eve of election day in 2018. This has definitely weakened democracy. So, it can be said that the people of this country have not seen credible and inclusive elections after 2008.
For obvious reasons, people expect that the elections to be held in early 2024 will at least not be like the last two elections. Voters will get an opportunity to participate. However, due to the tough stance of political parties, such signs are not visible.
After winning the 2008 elections, which were held under a caretaker government, the Awami League abolished the caretaker government system within days of coming to power. Then the provision of remaining in Parliament was also added. A divided decision of the Supreme Court helped him in this regard.