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

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

By Shahadat Hossain
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.
What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh

By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.

Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?

Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?

By Saqlain Rizve
Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.

Can the Interim Government Ensure Justice and Bring Radical Changes in Bangladesh?

Can the Interim Government Ensure Justice and Bring Radical Changes in Bangladesh?

By Shafi Md Mostofa
One of the primary reasons for skepticism lies in the historical context of governance in Bangladesh.

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

The Bangladesh Army Must Not Meddle in Politics

The Bangladesh Army Must Not Meddle in Politics

By Ahmede Hussain
Instead of focusing on bringing accountability into the armed forces he leads, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is busy offering unsolicited views on an election timeline.

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?
Mukti 2.0: Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution

Mukti 2.0: Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution

By Tushar Shetty
Mubashar Hasan, Smruti S. Pattanaik, and Leo Wigger discuss the causes and triggers of the protest that dethroned Bangladesh's PM and the outlook for the country moving forward.

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.

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.

Violent Clashes Over Government Jobs Quota System Leave Scores Injured in Bangladesh

Violent Clashes Over Government Jobs Quota System Leave Scores Injured in Bangladesh

By Julhas Alam
The quota system sets aside 30 percent of government jobs for family members of those who fought in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Bangladeshi University Students Protest Quota System Reforms

Bangladeshi University Students Protest Quota System Reforms

By Saqlain Rizve
The students argue that the quota system is discriminatory and hinders merit-based appointments in government jobs.

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