The United Nations on Friday called on Bangladeshi police to refrain from excessive use of force amid recurring violence and mass arrests ahead of general elections. The UN human rights office on Monday lamented the violence that has erupted at opposition rallies in recent months, with police using rubber bullets, tear
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Game on against Tarique, vote stealing: Quader
The Awami League is ready to stop the BNP and hold the next general elections under the rule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaders of the ruling party said Friday. Referring to BNP's announced sit-in programme for Saturday, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader "Heard you (BNP) will block the roads.
US announces new visa policy targeting next Bangladesh elections
The United States has said the country is not imposing any new sanctions on Bangladesh but announced a new visa policy to promote free and fair elections. "Under this policy, we can impose visa restrictions on individuals and their immediate family members if they are responsible for, or complicit in,