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.
Order Issued to Re-Arrest Awami League Leaders After Bail
Rajshahi Range DIG Mohammad Shahjahan has instructed that if any leaders and activists of organizations whose activities have been banned are granted bail by the court, they must be shown arrested again in other cases. In a letter signed by the DIG on Tuesday (24 February), police superintendents of eight districts under the range were directed to implement this instruction.
Four Killed in Clash Between Two Groups in Narail
Four people, including a father and son, were killed in a clash between two groups over dominance in Narail Sadar.
Money Taken ‘On the Basis of Mutual Understanding’ Is Not Extortion: Road Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam does not want to describe the money collected from various vehicles on the roads “based on mutual understanding” as extortion.
Participation of disabled and minority voters was limited
Although the overall process surrounding the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum remained largely peaceful, four civil society organisations have expressed concern over various limitations faced by marginalised communities in exercising their voting rights and the rise in post-election violence. Representatives of the organisations presented their preliminary observations at a joint press conference held at The Westin Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.
Palashbari Awami League President Lipon Dies in Custody After Re-Arrest at Jail Gate
Palashbari Upazila Awami League President and former vice principal Shamikul Islam Sarkar Lipon died after falling critically ill inside Gaibandha District Jail late Sunday night, authorities confirmed. He had been in custody for a prolonged period in connection with a case filed with Gaibandha Sadar Police Station.
‘Yes’ Wins in Referendum, but Major Discrepancies in EC Statistics; 244% Vote Casting in One Constituency
In the recently held referendum, approximately 62.47 percent voted in favor of “Yes” and 29.32 percent voted in favor of “No.” Although “Yes” won nationwide with more than double the votes, The Business Standard (TBS) has identified major discrepancies in the referendum results and calculations published by the Election Commission (EC). Although “Yes” won in most constituencies, “No” secured victory in 11 constituencies.
13th National Parliament Election: 7 Women Candidates Elected
In the 12th National Parliament election, 19 women candidates were directly elected, whereas in the 13th National Parliament election that number has dropped to only 7. This means that within just one electoral cycle, women’s representation has decreased by 12 seats, a development that is being viewed with concern in political circles.
BNP Alliance Takes Early Lead in 13th Parliamentary Polls; Key Wins in Bogura-6 and Dhaka-15
As counting continues in the 13th National Parliament election, unofficial results from 164 constituencies indicate a strong lead for the BNP-led alliance. According to the latest available figures, the BNP alliance has secured 125 seats, while the Jamaat-led alliance has won 38 seats. One seat has gone to an independent candidate. Final official confirmation from the Election Commission is still pending.
Sheikh Hasina Thanks the Nation for Boycotting the Vote, Demands Participatory and Free Elections
Describing the 13th National Parliament election as a “well-planned farce” and a “fraudulent arrangement,” former Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina has demanded the immediate cancellation of the election and the arrangement of a new vote under a neutral caretaker government. She made these remarks in a written statement after the voting held on Thursday.