‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
Summary
Political violence is increasing in Bangladesh as the country prepares for parliamentary elections on February 12. Several political activists have been killed, causing concerns about a return to past violence. The current interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, is overseeing these elections following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Key Facts
- Azizur Rahman Musabbir, a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activist, was shot dead, raising fears about campaign-related violence.
- Bangladesh's elections and a referendum on state reforms are set for February 12, with about 120 million voters eligible.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in August 2024 and fled to India.
- The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is not accused of past excesses but is seeing rising violence.
- Hasan Mollah, a BNP leader, and other activists have been killed since election announcements, causing unrest.
- Several parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, and the Jatiya Party, are participating, while Hasina's Awami League is banned from political activities.
- Political motives have not been officially confirmed for the recent killings, but they are raising fears among activists.
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