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. 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. To that end, alongside policy recommendations, the Citizen’s Platform has now introduced a national programme to monitor policy implementation. With a focus on improving people’s living standards, the Citizen’s Platform has structured its policy recommendations accordingly.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 15, 2026 10:57 UTC