In the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure in August 2024, Bangladesh’s political landscape has experienced significant shifts, with the military playing a pivotal role. General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, has been at the center of these developments, with recent events suggesting a deepening alignment between the Bangladeshi military leadership and Indian […]
In August 2024, Bangladesh underwent a significant political upheaval that led to the resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, followed by the establishment of an interim government backed by the military. While the military claimed to protect civil rights during this transition, evidence suggests that their actions have, in fact, undermined these rights,
Corruption within Bangladesh’s political parties and police force has been a longstanding issue, impacting the nation’s governance and public trust. Recent events have shed light on specific instances illustrating the depth of this problem. Political Corruption: The Case of Tulip Siddiq and the Awami League Tulip Siddiq, a British MP and niece of former Bangladeshi
Bangladesh is grappling with a surge in sexual violence, prompting nationwide protests and raising critical concerns about the effectiveness of governmental responses, the integrity of the justice system, and the exploitation of such incidents for political gain. A comparative analysis of the current interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and the preceding Awami
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), once a dominant political force, has increasingly become a significant threat to democracy in Bangladesh. With its history of political violence, authoritarian tendencies, and collaboration with external forces for personal gain, BNP’s activities reflect striking similarities with fascist movements across history. At the grassroots level, BNP’s tactics are reminiscent of
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Corruption within Bangladesh’s public service has long been a major impediment to the nation’s development, undermining governance, economic growth, and public trust. While the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should have paved the way for genuine reform, the reality under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has been far from transformative. Instead of
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In 2011, Egypt witnessed a powerful movement where secularists and Islamists came together to oppose Mubarak’s regime. This was a turning point in Egypt’s history, but the aftermath revealed the complexities of the political landscape, which is a situation that can draw parallels to Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis. The delicate balance between secularists and Islamists
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