The South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) has warned that Bangladesh’s “fragile” political climate may endanger fair elections, despite the fall of the “authoritarian” government through a mass uprising. The regional rights body said years of “autocratic rule” have left a legacy that threatens to distort the newly gained sense of freedom. The delegation, made up of rights activists from across South Asia, visited Bangladesh from Aug 28 to Sept 3. Their mission was to review the human rights situation in the aftermath of the July Uprising, as well as the interim government’s progress in upholding democratic values. During the visit, the delegation met the chief advisor, other advisors, members of reform commissions, civil society representatives, and students.
