Women activists, ethnic and religious minority leaders and rights activists expressed deep concern on fear-free environment for women and minorities in next general election. In a consultation meeting on “Status of women and minorities in electoral process: Present Context” organized by Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha on April 27, 2013, the discussants also said that recent attacks on minorities and putting anti-women and anti-secular demands by religious extremist groups are part of the plan to keep women and minorities away from next election.

• Gender parity and girls’ educational situation

• Policy Roundtable

• Eve teasing, Sexual harassment

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