Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its World Report 2020 published on January 15 said winning the third straight elections marred by allegations of fraud and a crackdown on the opposition, the Awami League (AL)-led Government stifled dissent and failed to hold law enforcement accountable for abuses, reports Dhaka Tribune. The report said: “Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League took office after securing 96 percent of seats in the parliament, with international concern about an increasing bent towards authoritarianism. Instead of restoring international and public faith in the government’s respect for rights, the ruling party has only tightened their grip on civil society.”