New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Weeks ahead of the national elections in Bangladesh, Mohammed Ali Siddiqui, Secretary General of Bangladesh Human Rights Watch, said that the country is facing a dire situation, alleging a complete lack of law and order, absence of police protection, and denial of justice through the courts.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Siddiqui said that India's evacuation order signalled unrest and cast doubt over elections.

"It is a dire situation. There is no law and order there, no protection from the police. Even though the military is on the street with the magistrates' power, they are acting like stooges. People are unable to get any justice from the courts. The recent order by the Indian government for all diplomats and thei...