Uncertainty about general election in Bangladesh is getting deeper. Majal Murshid, president of Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh, has expressed apprehension that the elections may be postponed once again, as the Election Commission has not announced any official schedule so far.
Murshid said in his statement that since August 5, 2024, there has been an atmosphere in the country. The government has so far not taken any concrete steps to ensure the election involving independent, fair and all classes as per the demand of the public. He alleged that in the meantime, Dr. Muhammad Yunus was made the head of the interim government in an unconstitutional manner, whereas there is no provision of any such interim government in the Constitution.
Murshid also told that the Chief Advisor went to London and met BNP acting president Tariq Rahman, after which it was said that elections will be held in February 2025. But since then the situation is not clear and the Election Commission is still silent.
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