Geneva, Oct. 3 -- Concerns over Bangladesh's political and constitutional situation were raised during a seminar in Geneva titled "Constitutional Crisis in Bangladesh", held alongside the ongoing 63rd Human Rights Session of the United Nations.

Paulo Casaca, Executive Director of the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF), described the situation in Bangladesh as a "dire situation", alleging that the country was facing an unconstitutional government and restrictions on political opposition.

He stated that the main political party in Bangladesh had been outlawed and raised concerns over alleged persecution of people and journalists, as well as restrictions on freedom of expression.

Casaca also alleged that there was an attempt to "recreate ...