Saqlain Rizve

The capital, along with the entire nation, resonated with slogans – and then with violence – in the heady hours after the prime minister's ouster.

The BNP’s bid for power in a post-Hasina Bangladesh is not being welcomed with open arms, as many protesters see “no difference” between the rival political parties.

The streets are returning to normalcy. However, the internet is flooded with anti-government sentiment among all classes of people. 

A perfect storm of political and economic grievance has seen Bangladesh erupt in student-led protests.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has completed bilateral visits to India and China. The one to Beijing disappointed Dhaka.

The students argue that the quota system is discriminatory and hinders merit-based appointments in government jobs.

Boat transportation to the island has been suspended following gunfire from Myanmar, once again dragging Dhaka into its neighbor's civil war.

The BNP lacks leadership on the ground in Bangladesh and the political environment it faces is far more repressive than that in India.

A number of factors, including perceived electoral irregularities, a lack of genuine competition, and disenchantment with local governance, has eroded public trust in the electoral process.

With General Ahmed no longer in active service, the sanctions' direct impact is limited, serving more as a symbolic gesture than a catalyst for significant reform.

China has announced the first-ever joint military exercises with Bangladesh to be held early this month. Should India worry?

Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.