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Bangladesh Carnage: The Facts that Belie the Government Narrative

Bangladesh Carnage: The Facts that Belie the Government Narrative

By Ali Riaz
Whatever way the regime and its loyalists try to spin the statistics, the fact points to the diabolic nature of those who ordered and executed the killing spree.
Is This the Beginning of the End of Sheikh Hasina’s Rule?

Is This the Beginning of the End of Sheikh Hasina’s Rule?

By Zia Hassan
Student protests against quotas in Bangladeshi government jobs have escalated into a nationwide anti-Hasina movement.

The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

The Quota Reform Protest In Bangladesh Is Much More Than It Seems 

By Md Mizanur Rahman
Bangladesh’s leaders are right that the protest has morphed into a broader challenge. What they fail to see is that their own actions are responsible for that development.

As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term

As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term

By Saqlain Rizve
A perfect storm of political and economic grievance has seen Bangladesh erupt in student-led protests.

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.
Why Is the Bangladesh Government Unable to Quell Ongoing Students Protests?

Why Is the Bangladesh Government Unable to Quell Ongoing Students Protests?

By Mubashar Hasan and Arild Engelsen Ruud
Despite dominating the state, the Awami League government is unable to establish control over society even after 15 years in power.

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.
Is US Paying the Price for Criticizing Sheikh Hasina’s Autocratic Rule?

Is US Paying the Price for Criticizing Sheikh Hasina’s Autocratic Rule?

By Mubashar Hasan
Bangladesh seems to have snubbed the U.S. by opting for Airbus rather than Boeing aircraft.

US Sanctions Retired Bangladeshi Army Chief, But It Will Have Little Impact

US Sanctions Retired Bangladeshi Army Chief, But It Will Have Little Impact

By Saqlain Rizve
With General Ahmed no longer in active service, the sanctions' direct impact is limited, serving more as a symbolic gesture than a catalyst for significant reform.

What Underlies Sheikh Hasina’s Successful Diplomacy?

What Underlies Sheikh Hasina’s Successful Diplomacy?

By Abu Jakir
Bangladesh's economic resilience has bolstered its foreign policy and allowed its prime minister to pursue a more assertive approach on the international stage.

Instability Looms Over Post-Election Bangladesh

Instability Looms Over Post-Election Bangladesh

By Mubashar Hasan
Hasina is back as prime minister. Economic problems and surging anger among opposition supporters threaten the much-vaunted stability under her rule.
The Death of Democracy in Bangladesh

The Death of Democracy in Bangladesh

By Zarif Faiaz
With a fourth consecutive win in yet another uncompetitive race, the Awami League is on a path to destroy any opposition and dissent for good.

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