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2024 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement

Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era:  Between Hype and Reality

Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era:  Between Hype and Reality

By Shahadat Hossain
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.

Reclaiming Trust: How Bangladesh’s Student Movement Outpaced Traditional Parties

Reclaiming Trust: How Bangladesh’s Student Movement Outpaced Traditional Parties

By Kazi A S M Nurul Huda
Although the student protest movement created a rare opportunity for a broad coalition, opposition parties like the BNP and JI were too mired in past failures to effectively seize it.
Would India Extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

Would India Extradite Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh?

By Dewan Alif Ovi
India finds itself on a tightrope over a minefield, juggling legal commitments under its extradition treaty with Bangladesh as well as broader geopolitical and diplomatic considerations. 

Putting Bangladesh-India Relations on an Even Keel

Putting Bangladesh-India Relations on an Even Keel

By Sreeradha Datta
The high levels of violence and the subsequent disintegration of the Awami League took New Delhi completely by surprise. Now India must recalibrate its foreign and security policy in Bangladesh.

Why India Will Want Yunus to Stay in Power in Bangladesh

Why India Will Want Yunus to Stay in Power in Bangladesh

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
The only way to prevent BNP-Jamaat from coming to power is to ensure that Yunus remains in his role as chief adviser of the interim government for as long as necessary.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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How Bangladesh’s Quota Reform Protest Turned Into a Mass Uprising Against a ‘Killer Government’  

How Bangladesh’s Quota Reform Protest Turned Into a Mass Uprising Against a ‘Killer Government’  

By Mehedi Hasan Marof
The government's violent crackdown on protesters backfired spectacularly, as demonstrators adopted “one demand”: the end of Sheikh Hasina's rule.

Gen Z in Bangladesh: Moving Beyond the ‘Traitor’ and ‘Freedom Fighter’ Binary

Gen Z in Bangladesh: Moving Beyond the ‘Traitor’ and ‘Freedom Fighter’ Binary

By Iftekhar Iqbal
The student protests prove that young Bangladeshis are ready to move beyond categorizations based on events from 50 years ago. 
A Majority of Bangladeshi Netizens Show Red Card to Government’s Mourning Decision

A Majority of Bangladeshi Netizens Show Red Card to Government’s Mourning Decision

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

History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh 

History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh 

By Samata Biswas
In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artifacts.

Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests

Bangladesh Imposes Strict Curfew With ‘Shoot-On-Sight’ Order Following Deadly Protests

By Julhas Alam and Sheikh Saaliq
Over 100 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters, largely students demanding the end of Bangladesh's quota system for government jobs.

The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

By Md Mizanur Rahman
Bangladesh’s leaders are right that the protest has morphed into a broader challenge. What they fail to see is that their own actions are responsible for that development.
As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term

As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term

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

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