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Bangladesh Election Commission Boosts Security After Candidate Shooting

12/14/2025

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The Election Commission of Bangladesh seeks increased security for officials after Inquilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a candidate in February 12 elections, was shot.
Hadi was critically injured in Dhaka on December 12, prompting government to launch Operation Devil Hunt 2 to bolster safety and curb illegal arms.
Interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will ensure safety of all election candidates amid unrest linked to the attack.

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The Election Commission of Bangladesh seeks increased security for officials after Inquilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a candidate in February 12 elections, was shot.
Hadi was critically injured in Dhaka on December 12, prompting government to launch Operation Devil Hunt 2 to bolster safety and curb illegal arms.
Interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will ensure safety of all election candidates amid unrest linked to the attack.