‘They told me if…’: Bangladesh on edge as political murders spike since Yunus govt announced polls

At least 16 political figures have been killed in Bangladesh since the election schedule was announced, fueling anxiety and fears of violence ahead of the national polls. Both inter-party and intra-party violence and intimidation have been reported, with activists facing threats and clashes in various districts. Authorities plan to deploy nearly 900,000 security personnel, but concerns remain that violence could impact voter turnout and the credibility of the election.