Election Campaign Shooting in Bangladesh Leaves One Dead
A violent incident at a political rally in Chattogram marks the beginning of election campaigning in Bangladesh, highlighting the ongoing tensions and security concerns ahead of the February 2026 polls.
DHAKA: A shooting incident during a political rally in Bangladesh's port city of Chattogram on Wednesday has left one person dead and two others injured, including a candidate.
This marks the onset of violence as major political parties initiate their campaigns for the upcoming elections scheduled for February 2026.
The attack occurred at a gathering organized by the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), which is widely considered to be leading in the polls.
According to police, gunmen on motorbikes fired upon a crowd of hundreds attending the rally.
Senior BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury described the incident as an attempt to destabilize politics and disrupt the electoral process.
The shooting was swift, with the assailants escaping quickly after targeting and killing one individual and wounding two others, including candidate Ershad Ullah and a supporter.
Police have emphasized the need for candidates to inform them of their campaign activities in advance to ensure adequate security measures can be put in place.
This incident highlights the volatile political environment in Bangladesh since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
The interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has called for calm and promised that the elections will take place in a peaceful atmosphere in February next year.
The shooting also draws attention to concerns over the security of upcoming polls, with calls from authorities for political actors and their supporters to maintain peace during the electoral process.
This marks the onset of violence as major political parties initiate their campaigns for the upcoming elections scheduled for February 2026.
The attack occurred at a gathering organized by the Bangladesh National Party (BNP), which is widely considered to be leading in the polls.
According to police, gunmen on motorbikes fired upon a crowd of hundreds attending the rally.
Senior BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury described the incident as an attempt to destabilize politics and disrupt the electoral process.
The shooting was swift, with the assailants escaping quickly after targeting and killing one individual and wounding two others, including candidate Ershad Ullah and a supporter.
Police have emphasized the need for candidates to inform them of their campaign activities in advance to ensure adequate security measures can be put in place.
This incident highlights the volatile political environment in Bangladesh since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
The interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has called for calm and promised that the elections will take place in a peaceful atmosphere in February next year.
The shooting also draws attention to concerns over the security of upcoming polls, with calls from authorities for political actors and their supporters to maintain peace during the electoral process.
