Bangladesh politics
Bangladesh
Tarique’s Return Could Deepen Bangladesh’s Political Crisis: Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina says Tarique Rahman’s return after 17 years risks deepening polarisation as Bangladesh heads into elections amid minority violence and growing instability.
Editorial
Khaleda Zia’s Death and Bangladesh’s Two-Leader Era
An assessment of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia’s political life, controversies, and her decades-long rivalry with Sheikh Hasina that shaped—and strained—Bangladesh’s democracy.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies at 79
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and BNP chair, has died in Dhaka at 79 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the nation’s democratic politics.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India at Odds Over Osman Hadi Murder Suspects
Bangladesh claims murder suspects in Osman Hadi’s killing fled to India; Meghalaya Police and BSF say there’s no evidence, deepening investigative and diplomatic tensions.
Bangladesh
Forget Differences, Hit the Streets — Hasina Tells Party
Sheikh Hasina has called on Awami League leaders and activists to unite and take to the streets, warning that those responsible for repression will be held accountable.