Last December proved one of the most turbulent spells for Bangladesh. Just before the February presidential ballot, the aspiring leader Sharif Osman Hadi was shot and later found dead on December 18. Following his killing, mob assaults hit major outlets such as Prothom Alo, The Daily Star and several cultural venues, sparking street protests and calls for accountability.
A feature in Asia Times puts the strain on a country wrestling with heavy rains, fierce electoral rivalry and a rise in crime sprees, suggesting a convergence that could destabilise policy and public order heading into early January.
