"If you look at the history of Bangladesh, political violence has been there. Political violence becomes more acute in the lead-up to the elections. A lot depends on how the government handle the law and order situation", said NCP leader.
Sarkar shared a video statement with ANI claiming that the attack was carried out by people "from the same party" due to internal rivalries and "jealousy" over his political activities.
Bangladeshis express mixed reactions on upcoming elections amid concerns over the law and order situation. Although the people have welcomed the initiative of the interim government to hold elections in mid-February; some fear that keeping the Awami League out of the electoral process could
Bangladesh's Election Commission has said that the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and her family members will not be able to vote in the upcoming national elections to be held in February next year, local newspapers reported on Thursday.
During the meeting, the Chief Adviser discussed the army's role in assisting the civil administration under the present circumstances. He thanked the military for their continued contribution to maintaining law and order, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement.
The third-largest political party in Bangladesh, Jatiyo Party, has expressed serious concern over the country's deteriorating political climate following a violent incident in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's hometown, Gopalganj.
The Chief Adviser gave the directives during a meeting with the country's law enforcement agencies. Senior officials from Bangladesh's Ministry of Home Affairs and heads of various law enforcement agencies were present at the meeting.
Bangladesh Students League President Saddam Hussain slammed the interim government's 2026 election plan, calling it a "state-sponsored drama." He accused Muhammad Yunus of pushing a personal agenda and claimed minorities face rising attacks as the regime tries to turn Bangladesh into a relig
Rabbi Alam, Chairman of Joy Bangla Brigade and vice president of Bangladesh Awami League, USA, has condemned the announcement of national election by the interim government of Bangladesh and maintained that Sheikh Hasina "is the duly elected Prime Minister" till 2029.