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Bangladesh Politics
Is Bangladesh’s Police Force Functional Again?
By Saqlain Rizve
Crime continues to surge, public trust in law enforcement remains fragile, and mob violence fills the vacuum left by institutional weakness.
Beyond the Binary: Can New Political Parties Revive Democracy in Bangladesh?
By Md. Abrar Hossain
Bangladesh has long been dominated by a two-party system. Will a surge in new parties offer citizens meaningful alternatives?
Is Bangladesh’s Awami League Ban a Step Toward Justice or a Democratic Backslide?
By Shaheen Mamun
“The danger,” warned one U.N. official earlier this year, “is in punishing political affiliation rather than criminal conduct.”
From Revolution to Reform: The BNP’s Uphill Battle in a New Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Despite its historical popularity, the party is losing ground due to a combination of internal weaknesses, external pressures, and shifting public expectations.
Nahid Islam on Bangladesh’s New Youth-Led Political Party
By Saqlain Rizve
“We do not want the Awami League to participate in the elections.”
The Rise of the National Citizen Party: A New Dawn in Bangladeshi Politics?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
A new political party formed by the students who led the July 2024 uprising represents a bold attempt to redefine Bangladeshi politics.
Imagining Democratic Futures in South Asia
By Michael Runey and Emma Kenny
What could democracy in the region look like in 2040 and beyond?
10 Hard Questions for Dr. Yunus and the Young Revolutionaries in Bangladesh
By Anu Anwar
Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. We must not fail.
The Bangladesh Awami League: From Dominance to a Legitimacy Crisis
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Rebuilding political legitimacy will be an uphill battle for the Awami League, requiring a reimagining of its organizational structure and a substantive ideological recalibration.
Can Hasina’s Awami League Make a Comeback in Bangladesh’s Next Election?
By Shahadat Swadhin
The Awami League is unlikely to make a swift comeback in Bangladesh's political landscape
Revolution and Rivalry: Can Bangladesh Escape Its Illiberal Past?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Bangladesh’s entrenched political culture, rooted in decades of illiberal democracy, violence, and bad governance, casts a long shadow.
The Forgotten Opposition: Bangladesh’s Left in the Shadow of Major Parties
By Saqlain Rizve
Despite their legacy of activism – including during the July Revolution – Bangladesh’s leftist groups remain marginalized in the broader political discourse.
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