Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Speakers at report launching event on Sunday said minority concerns must be treated as national issues to sustain democracy in the country.

They said the rule of law has been dragged onto the streets through mob pressure while manifestos have no real value without accountability.

Gaps in oversight, enforcement, and institutional independence have created widespread doubts about election management, they observed.

The Center for Governance Studies (CGS) organised the report launching event titled "From Pledges to Practice: Political Inclusion & Democratic Accountability- Bangladesh's Polls 2026."

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During the event, research findings and recommendations were presented on ...