The upcoming national election to be held on January 7 cannot even be called an election because in the name of participatory election, independent candidates, dummy candidates, obedient candidates and King’s Party candidates have been fielded.
The comments were made by discussants at a webinar organized by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies.
Speakers said that this election will push the country towards a grave crisis, this election will not be acceptable even if the government ensures 100 percent voting by intimidating voters.
Speakers at the webinar titled ‘Phased Elections 2024: What Observations of Past Elections Show’ said that options should be explored to get rid of this situation.
He also said that civil society and media are not able to play any role. This election should be stopped through mass movement.