Bangladesh on Edge: Political Murders Spike Ahead of Yunus Govt's First National Polls
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Firstpost•27-01-2026, 15:19
Bangladesh on Edge: Political Murders Spike Ahead of Yunus Govt's First National Polls
- •Bangladesh faces escalating political violence with less than three weeks until its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
- •BNP worker Azizur Rahman Musabbir's death marks the 16th political killing since the election schedule was announced, highlighting campaign risks.
- •Despite hopes for peaceful democratic expression, activists like Kazi Shawon Alam note that violence feels 'inevitable' during elections.
- •The political landscape shifted after Sheikh Hasina fled to India, leading to a caretaker government under Muhammad Yunus.
- •Security forces are deploying nearly 900,000 personnel, but fears of violence persist due to past bloodshed and circulating weapons.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh is experiencing a surge in political violence and murders as its national elections approach, raising concerns.
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