2,653 Injured, 12 Killed in 700 Election-Related Clashes Across Bangladesh: HRSS
More than 2,653 people were injured and 12 killed in over 700 incidents of election-related violence surrounding Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election, according to a report by Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
Human Rights Situation Worsens in February; Five Killed in Post-Election Clashes, MSF Reports
The human rights situation in Bangladesh deteriorated in February compared to January, according to a recent monitoring report by a human rights organization.
National Election Was ‘Staged and Engineered,’ Alleges Faizul Karim
Mufti Syed Faizul Karim has alleged that the national parliamentary election was a “staged” and “engineered” election. He made the allegation while speaking at an iftar event held in honor of ulema and professionals in Barishal on Friday (27 February).
Allowing Loan Defaulters and Dual Citizens to Contest a Major Election Failure
Citizens for Good Governance (Shujan) has identified the opportunity given to accused loan defaulters and dual citizens to contest as the most notable failure of the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election.
Questions Raised Over Unusual Turnout Data in Kurigram-1 Polling Centre
Concerns have emerged over voting data from a polling centre in Kurigram-1 constituency, where official figures reportedly show 100 percent voter turnout, prompting debate over the credibility and transparency of the election process.
37 Eminent Citizens Call for Effective Measures to Curb Post-Election Violence
Thirty-seven distinguished citizens of the country have expressed deep concern over incidents of post-election violence in various districts and have called for immediate and effective measures to prevent further unrest. On behalf of civil society, they made this appeal to the Election Commission, the government, and all political parties.
Election and Referendum Were ‘Severely Flawed,’ Claim 551 Professionals
A total of 551 distinguished citizens from various professions have demanded the cancellation of the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum held on 12 February, claiming that the election was seriously flawed. They called for a fresh election under a neutral caretaker government.
79.46% MPs in 13th Parliament Are Millionaires; Major Parties Lead in Spending Limit Violations
The 13th National Parliament has effectively been formed with a dominance of wealthy representatives, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The organisation’s observations show that 79.46 percent of the newly elected Members of Parliament are millionaires, amounting to 236 individuals. Among them, 13 are worth over one hundred crore taka. This calculation is based on the declared current value of movable and immovable assets.
21.4% Ballot Fraud Detected; Questions Remain Over Inclusiveness of Awami League-Free Election
Although the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election was described as “acceptable in terms of fairness and competitiveness,” the question of how “inclusive” the election was, given the exclusion of the Awami League, may become more pronounced, said Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
‘7 Killed, 350 Injured’ in Post-Election Violence Across the Country
Since the announcement of the 13th Parliamentary election results, the Human Rights and Culture Foundation (MSF) has reported incidents of violence in at least 26 districts across Bangladesh.