Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, right, hugs daughter Saima after casting her ballot Wednesday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. If the Awami League wins the most seats in parliament, Hasina will likely be the next prime minister. Bangladeshis flocked to polls hoping to end a political standoff that has paralyzed the government and threatened the nation's young democracy. At least 18 people died in clashes between rival political groups during the monthlong campaign. The government deployed 40,000 soldiers to help police and security forces maintain order during the election.
