A February survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that just 27.24% of citizens feel they can openly express their opinions about government activities. The survey shows 27.87% of urban residents and 26.94% of rural residents believe they have this freedom regarding political issues. Gender-wise, 31.86% of men feel they have the liberty to voice opinions on government actions, compared to only 23.02% of women. Additionally, only 21.19% of citizens believe they have influence over political processes, with 26.55% of men and 17.81% of women sharing this view.