NEW DELHI: Bangladesh is witnessing a steady rise in voices expressing concerns over inadequate representation of women in the country’s election process, despite Dhaka having had at least two women Prime Ministers.
In the last incidence, as reported by Bangladesh’s The Daily Star newspaper, women’s rights activists have urged the Election Commission to ensure adequate security and gender-sensitive polls.
Activists have also warned of the violence and intimidation against women and minorities ahead of the February 12 general election, it added.
On January 19, the newspaper had carried an opinion piece that lamented the miniscule representation by women candidates in the upcoming elections, flagging “systemic design and failure” as main reasons.