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- Bangladesh is preparing for February 2026 elections, as police unveil iron-grey uniforms.
- The 2024 uprising left over 1,400 dead, highlighting police violence and public distrust.
- Police spokesman Sahadat Hossaine said the force faces an unprecedented crisis, with around 1,500 officers facing criminal charges and many senior officials fleeing to India.
- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for ordering deadly force against protesters, undermining police credibility.
