Speakers at a press conference organized by Citizens for Human Rights on Sunday demanded a safe and equal pre- election environment for religious minorities and marginalized communities ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election . He said fear among minority communities had become common before and after elections, contradicting the spirit of the Liberation War. He added that the violence aimed to spread fear and prevent minority voters from exercising their voting rights . He urged the Election Commission to ensure special security arrangements so minority voters could cast their ballots safely. Human rights activist Satej Chakma said field observations showed that many minority community members were leaving the country due to fear and insecurity, warning that failure to ensure voting rights would further marginalize them.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 08, 2026 16:04 UTC