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Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
Disinformation, misinformation, and structured social media propaganda have posed significant challenges for Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on the BNP’s Vision for Bangladesh

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on the BNP’s Vision for Bangladesh

By Shahadat Swadhin
The BNP’s secretary general says the party sees the mass uprising of July-August 2024 as “the emergence of a new opportunity to transform Bangladesh into a democratic state.” 
The Political Instrument­alization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community

The Political Instrument­alization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community

By Shahadat Hossain
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.

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.

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Potential Rise of a Radical Political Pariah in Bangladesh

The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Potential Rise of a Radical Political Pariah in Bangladesh

By Shafi Md Mostofa
Hasina’s Awami League has already been ousted from mainstream politics. Will it end up on the path toward violent extremism and strategic marginalization?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations

Moonis Ahmar on the Future of Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
“Pakistan’s alignment with the BNP or Jamaat has always been counterproductive.”

Should Bangladesh Ban Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League? 

Should Bangladesh Ban Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League? 

By Ahmede Hussain
The demand to ban the Awami League is growing louder, but the move runs the risk of opening a can of worms.
Bangladesh’s New Democracy Under Threat From Flood of Misinformation

Bangladesh’s New Democracy Under Threat From Flood of Misinformation

By Farhana Sultana
The country's democratic revolution is being targeted by both external and internal sources of misinformation and propaganda.

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Arrives in Bangladesh to Take Over as Interim Leader

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Arrives in Bangladesh to Take Over as Interim Leader

By Julhas Alam
Yunus congratulated the student protesters, saying they had made “our second Victory Day possible,” and he appealed to them and other stakeholders to remain peaceful: “Violence is our enemy.”

China Treads Cautiously After Hasina Is Driven From Power in Bangladesh

China Treads Cautiously After Hasina Is Driven From Power in Bangladesh

By Shannon Tiezzi
For China, Hasina’s ouster brings dreaded instability – but also a potential opportunity.

After Hasina’s Departure, Bangladesh’s Once-Ruling Awami League Stares at Political Bankruptcy

After Hasina’s Departure, Bangladesh’s Once-Ruling Awami League Stares at Political Bankruptcy

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
With public anger at a fever pitch and a leadership vacuum at the top, the AL’s future is in serious doubt.
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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