BNP leader Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed says the upcoming election is non-competitive without the Awami League and questions police neutrality and proposed parliamentary reforms.
Police in Chakaria detained six youths, including minors, for chanting “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu,” triggering outrage and fresh debate over civil liberties in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh have reportedly been dropped from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after refusing to tour India, with Scotland set to replace them, according to Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
The UK and US have updated travel advisories for Bangladesh, warning of political unrest, terrorism, crime and election-related violence ahead of the February 12 polls.