Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- The Workers Party of Bangladesh on Monday decided not to pull back from contesting in the country's upcoming 13th national elections, citing the increasingly deteriorating situation of law and order, mounting political pressure, and the alleged absence of a level playing field.
The decision was taken in line with a resolution of the party's central committee, the WPB said in a statement.
Stating that party workers had completed preparations for partaking in the February polls, amid expectations a fear-free environment, availability of equal opportunities for all parties, and stronger security for voters, candidates and all stakeholders, the WPB alleged despite the Chief of Election Commission's national address bolsterin...