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In Bangladesh, the War on the Press Rages On

In Bangladesh, the War on the Press Rages On

By Zarif Faiaz
With general elections due early next year, the ruling Awami League is intensifying its assault on what remains of the country's free media.
Big Powers Battle for Influence in Bangladesh

Big Powers Battle for Influence in Bangladesh

By Shafi Md Mostofa
The South Asian country is being courted by the U.S., Russia, and China among others, and officials are making a beeline to Dhaka.

US Human Rights Report Raps Bangladesh on the Knuckles

US Human Rights Report Raps Bangladesh on the Knuckles

By Shafi Md Mostofa
The Biden administration has raised questions over the legitimacy of the Sheikh Hasina government over three years after the general elections.

Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints

Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints

By Mohamed Zeeshan
By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.

Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation

Bangladesh at 50: The Transformation of a Nation

By Ali Riaz and Saimum Parvez
As the country reaches its golden jubilee, it stands at a crossroads.
Time for the US to Stop Ignoring Bangladesh

Time for the US to Stop Ignoring Bangladesh

By Arafat Kabir
Neglecting Bangladesh is not going to help rebuild the country’s democracy.

Bangladesh's Awami League Wins Landslide Victory; Opposition Rejects Result

Bangladesh's Awami League Wins Landslide Victory; Opposition Rejects Result

By Julhas Alam and Emily Schmall
Sheikh Hasina has won a third term in an election the opposition candidate dismissed as “farcical.”
The Bell Tolls on Bangladesh's Democracy

The Bell Tolls on Bangladesh's Democracy

By Tamim Choudhury
The promise of economic stability at the cost of democracy continues.

Attack on Opposition Leader’s Motorcade Adds to Pre-Election Violence in Bangladesh

Attack on Opposition Leader’s Motorcade Adds to Pre-Election Violence in Bangladesh

By Julhas Alam
The Jatiya Oikya Front accused supporters of the ruling Awami League of being behind the attack.

The University Fighters of Sheikh Hasina

The University Fighters of Sheikh Hasina

By Josep Prat
How the Chhatra League came to control the University of Dhaka.

Could Bangladesh Be Heading for One-Party Rule?

Could Bangladesh Be Heading for One-Party Rule?

By Amit Sengupta
With the BNP's Khaleda Zia in jail and Islamic parties besieged, it's a probability more than just a possibility.
Bangladesh Just Became a Vassal State

Bangladesh Just Became a Vassal State

By Esam Sohail
Sheikh Hasina's crackdown on dissent leaves her government overreliant on Delhi's support.

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