International reports “dozens of political activists were killed and hundreds more injured in clashes between opposition and government supporters” (Amnesty International 1997). In 2000 Amnesty international further reports “political confrontations between the major opposition parties and the ruling Awami League, which were at times violent, dominated politics in Bangladesh” (Amnesty International 2000). Similarly, in 2004, Amnesty International reports “Dozens of people died in violence during and after local elections in the first quarter of the year. Several opposition politicians were assassinated. Corruption and poor governance remained key factors blocking economic prosperity. The government reportedly pressured judges to dismiss criminal charges against ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters. Most sessions of parliament were boycotted by the main opposition party, Awami League” (Amnesty International 2004).