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Take early measures to ensure violence-free election
The winds of election have begun to blow. The campus is already heated up over the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election. A few days ago, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus announced that the 13th National Parliamentary Election would be held in February next year. Since then, political parties have been rushing to make their final preparations. In line with that, on Thursday (28 August), Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the roadmap for the upcoming national election. According to the roadmap, the parliamentary election will be held in the first half of February and the schedule will be announced in the first half of December.
Stop killings by mob beating spreading on false accusation
The killing of people through mob beatings on the basis of false accusations is spreading in Bangladesh almost like an epidemic. Despite widespread discussion and criticism, this form of extrajudicial killing is not stopping in any way. According to news published in the media on Saturday (23 August), three people were beaten to death in three districts of the country after rumours were spread against them on Thursday night and Friday. According to the information received, one was a teenager and two were youths. Two of the victims were beaten on suspicion of theft, and one on the allegation of extortion. Police suspect that two of these incidents were premeditated.
One year since uprising: Growing concerns over law and order situation
However, the dream of a democratic dawn that inspired millions now lies in deep disillusionment. Though a year has passed since the transfer of power, the country’s law and order situation remains fragile and deteriorating. Experts say crime and violence have reached alarming levels.