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On Bangladesh and Democracy, America’s Approach Is Undermined By History
By Bantirani Patro and Bashir Ali Abbas
Washington's avowed commitment to democracy is consistent, but its actions – toward Bangladesh and other nations – have not been.
Is India Repeating Its Maldives Mistake in Bangladesh?
By Mushfique Wadud
New Delhi’s perceived support for an unpopular incumbent is stoking the fires of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
Why is Bangladesh Even Bothering to Hold Elections?
By Mubashar Hasan
Autocratic states elsewhere in the world offer useful insights to understand Bangladesh’s upcoming election.
Bangladeshis Look to the US for Restoration of Democracy
By Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Are the US pressure tactics aimed at strengthening democracy or securing concessions from the present regime in Bangladesh?
Protests, Crackdowns, Boycott Calls Complicate Bangladesh’s Election Scenario
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Amidst a boycott call by the opposition BNP, several new parties have thrown their hats into the electoral ring.
Who Benefits From Street Politics in Bangladesh?
By Mushfique Wadud
The BNP’s decision to go for all-out street protests could backfire.
India Reiterates that Upcoming General Election is Bangladesh’s Domestic Matter
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Has the Indian foreign secretary’s remark distancing Delhi from the elections emboldened the Awami League to press ahead with its election plans?
Bangladesh’s Top Court Upholds Decision Barring Largest Islamist Party From Elections
By Julhas Alam
The Jamaat-e-Islami will not be able to contest upcoming elections. But it says it will continue to be politically active.
Religion and Bangladesh’s Political Parties
By Mubashar Hasan
Both the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have Islamist allies and wear their religious identity with pride.
How Corruption Gets in the Way of Happiness in Bangladesh
By Mahmudul Islam
If high GDP growth alone could make a nation happier, Bangladesh’s happiness ranking should have advanced over time.
This Week in Asia: November 3, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Bangladesh Launches New India-assisted Rail Projects and Thermal Power Unit
By Ashok Sharma
India has not yet commented on the unrest roiling Bangladesh.