- Experts note ‘ineffectiveness of the legal system,’ culture of ‘impunity,’ as well as ‘politicized investigations’ further fuel political violence - Political forces once united against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have split over reform agenda, which seeks to prevent return to authoritarian rule ISTANBUL Bangladesh is approaching a crucial general election on Feb. 12 amid heightened political tension, deep polarization, and lingering fears of violence. The vote, the first since the