Bangladesh’s interim government says Awami League will remain barred from February elections, even as US lawmakers warn that excluding a major party risks democratic credibility.
Days after mob attacks on major newspapers, Global TV’s head of news was threatened with similar violence, highlighting growing fears over press freedom in Bangladesh.
US lawmakers urged Bangladesh’s interim government to avoid party bans and ensure inclusive elections ahead of Feb. 12, warning exclusion could erode legitimacy.
India has established three new army garrisons in the Siliguri Corridor near the Bangladesh border, bolstering security in the vital ‘Chicken’s Neck’ region.
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warns that attacks on Bangladeshi media outlets ahead of elections risk undermining democracy and freedom of expression.
