Ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 national elections, minorities and civil society groups formed a human chain outside the national parliament in Dhaka, demanding adequate security before, during and after voting. Protesters highlighted fears of targeted attacks, stressing that protection must extend beyond religious minorities to include vulnerable communities and women, with slogans calling for “security, not silence.”
Opposition Submits No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker
The opposition has formally submitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Secretary-General, with 118 MPs signing the notice. The INDIA bloc accuses the Speaker of…
