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Bangladesh Nationalist Party
![Political Storm Brews in Election-Bound Bangladesh Political Storm Brews in Election-Bound Bangladesh](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-07-31-015828.jpg)
Political Storm Brews in Election-Bound Bangladesh
By Mubashar Hasan
Despite efforts by the government to decimate rivals, the opposition BNP is drawing huge crowds at rallies.
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Government-Opposition Confrontation Looms in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The ruling Awami League is concerned over the massive rally that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has planned at Dhaka on December 10.
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Can an Aspiring Political Movement Upend the Bangladeshi Elections?
By Seth Oldmixon
Bangladesh’s upcoming elections could reshape the country for a generation
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Behind Bangladesh's Protests: Rising Frustration
By Aparupa Bhattacherjee
Looking beyond the immediate trigger of the August protests, what has Bangladesh's society so frustrated?
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The Battle for the Soul of Bangladesh
By Arif Rafiq
The deadly attack on a bakery in Dhaka may have ties to ISIS, but its roots stretch deep into Bangladesh's history.
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The Downfall of Democracy in Bangladesh
By David Landry
"Sheikh’s unprecedented moves since coming to power threaten to undo much of the country’s democratic progress."
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Bangladesh on the Brink: Between Terrorism and Democracy
By Alexandra Stark
The rising tide of Islamist violence in Bangladesh could be a bellwether for South Asia. How should the world respond?
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In Bangladesh, BNP Is Derailing Democracy
By Mohammad Ziauddin
Bangladesh’s ambassador to the U.S. on the recent elections in Dhaka and Chittagong.
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Bangladesh’s Bumpy Ride
By Brig. (Ret.) SK Chatterji
The country needs to combine stability with economic growth. It won’t be easy.
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Bangladesh: Democracy in Peril
By Tae-jun Kang
The Hasina-Zia feud threatens to return the country to military rule.
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Bangladesh: Democracy Stumbles
By Nisha Sharmeen Ali
The country is once again in the grip of authoritarianism and political violence, the roots of which run deep.
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Political Uncertainty Looms in Bangladesh
The opposition party in Bangladesh has called for an interim government to oversee the upcoming elections.