, Jan. 15 -- The people of Bangladesh will emerge as the frontline guardians of democracy in the days ahead, Citizen's Platform Convener Debapriya Bhattacharya said on Thursday, citing the country's evolving political and social transformation.

"The people of Bangladesh are far more aware and far more capable than before. In the days ahead, safeguarding democracy will not require anyone else, the people of this country will themselves act as the principal guardians of democracy," Debapriya said at a press briefing.

The event titled 'National Election 2026: Citizens' Recommendations for the Next Government', organised by the Citizen's Platform at a city hotel.

Debapriya said sustainable development and positive change in the country can...