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Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Student-Led Party Is Set to Break the Duopoly in Bangladesh
By Mubashar Hasan
The emergence of a third force in Bangladesh politics has disrupted the two-party system and could invigorate participatory democracy.
Bangladesh’s Bid to Rewrite History
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Sections in post-Hasina Bangladesh want to "rescue" the Awami League’s usurpation of the Liberation War’s history. Others question the Liberation War itself.
The Rise of the BJP’s Hindutva Ideology in Bangladesh
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
India’s Hindu nationalist symbols and slogans are gaining popularity in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
Bangladesh-India Relations Caught in a Downward Spiral
By Sudha Ramachandran
Vandalism of a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India has ignited smoldering tensions over the treatment of minorities.
Calls for ISKCON Ban Grow Louder in Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
The arrest of a former ISKCON monk, now a prominent Hindu activist, has sparked tensions among communities in the country.
Despite Grief and Trauma, Bangladeshi Youth Are Hopeful
By Mubashar Hasan
Bangladesh has emerged from an era of great repression. Will resilience propel the country forward on the road to democracy?
With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction
By Saqlain Rizve
While the former prime minister’s trial and conviction are legally possible, there are political, institutional and societal challenges.
The Problem With Bangladesh’s Reform Commissions
By Mubashar Hasan
There is public support for the reform of institutions. But questions are being raised about the lack of inclusivity and transparency.
Is Bangladesh’s Interim Government State Building by Stealth?
By Sanjay Pulipaka and Mohit Musaddi
It has taken significant policy decisions and is seeking to alter the very nature of the state apparatus.
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.
India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape
By Rakshith Shetty
Both were close to former Prime Minister Hasina. But China built ties with other parties too and has reached out faster to the new interim government.
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