Bangladesh EC demands security amid unrest after candidate shot; "Devil Hunt 2" launched.

• Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) demanded extra security for its chief, commissioners, officials, and field offices amid fresh unrest.
• The demand follows the shooting of parliamentary candidate Sharif Osman Hadi and attacks on two EC field offices.
• Hadi, a leader of last year's 'July Uprising', was critically wounded while campaigning for the February 12 election.
• The government initiated 'Operation Devil Hunt 2' to address law and order and will issue firearms licenses to election candidates for security.
• The BNP urged the government to ensure security for all candidates after the attack on Hadi.

Why It Matters: Escalating violence in Bangladesh jeopardizes fair elections and public safety.