DOT Desk: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) today demanded judicial probe over the reported violations during the 11th parliamentary election, reports The Daily Star.
The anti-graft watchdog also voiced concern as it saw the election “questionable and debatable” due to allegations of violations of code of conduct, use of force, and death of 19 people.
In a statement issued today, its Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman said: “The set of violence and multifaceted violations of election code that has raised doubts over the election and its results must be investigated impartially.”He said: “We demanded that level playing grounds be created for all stakeholders from the beginning. However, news of attacks, repression and lawsuits intended to harass the candidates and their supporters of a contending alliance as reported by the national and international media is an ominous sign for democracy.”
“Such harassment allegedly continued even the night before and day of elections. The most worrying fact is that people might lose their confidence on the system of democracy.”
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