Bangladesh Polls: Candidate Shot, EC Demands Enhanced Security

• A prominent candidate, Sharif Osman Hadi, was shot ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections, causing unrest.
• The Election Commission (EC) requested enhanced security for its chief, commissioners, and offices after the attack and previous office assaults.
• Hadi, a leader of 'Inqilab Mancha', was a key figure in last year's 'July Rebellion' that ousted the Awami League government.
• The interim government launched 'Operation Devil Hunt 2' to ensure public safety, address illegal weapons, and provide special security for 'July Rebellion' leaders and candidates.

Why It Matters: Candidate shooting sparks EC security demands, threatening Bangladesh elections.