by Selim Zahid in Prothom Alo, Dec 12, 2023Although around 450 candidates of seven registered Islamic parties or the same type of political parties are contesting in the elections to be held on 7 January, none of these candidates has the possibility to win the elections without backing from the government or concessions from the ruling Awami League, the people concerned have said. The parties have affinity with the government and their target to join…