Awami League
Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Announces Resignation Plans Following February Elections Amid Tensions With Interim Government
Dec 12, 2025 09:15 am CST
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin reveals his intention to resign after the February parliamentary elections, citing humiliation by the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. The 75-year-old president, who became the sole constitutional authority after former PM Sheikh Hasina fled during student protests, claims his portraits were removed from embassies and his press department was taken away during the seven months without meeting Yunus.
Bangladesh February Election: Key Parties and Issues Following Hasina's Removal
Dec 11, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for its first national election since Sheikh Hasina's ousting, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerging as frontrunner while Jamaat-e-Islami seeks political revival. This comprehensive guide examines the major political contenders, their platforms, and critical issues including democratic restoration, economic recovery, diplomatic realignment, and governance reforms that will shape Bangladesh's political future.
Awami League Rejects 'Politically Motivated' Corruption Verdict Against Former PM Sheikh Hasina
Dec 01, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Awami League has strongly rejected a Dhaka court's corruption verdict against exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members, calling it "entirely predictable" and politically motivated. The party claims the Anti-Corruption Commission has been weaponized by Muhammad Yunus's unelected interim government to target political opponents without proper judicial process or evidence.
Bangladesh-India Relations at Critical Juncture Following Hasina's Death Sentence
Nov 20, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal's death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has created a diplomatic challenge for India-Bangladesh relations. As Hasina remains in India and refuses extradition, both nations navigate complex political terrain while preparing for Bangladesh's February elections. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus seeks stability while managing relations with India amid growing political realignment within Bangladesh's major parties.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
Bangladesh's Diplomatic Crisis: How Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence Challenges India-Bangladesh Relations
Nov 19, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, originally established by Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, has sentenced his daughter Sheikh Hasina to death, creating a complex diplomatic situation for India. This analysis examines the transformation of the tribunal, the political context behind Hasina's sentencing, continuing human rights concerns under Mohammad Yunus's administration, and the implications for regional relations as religious extremism grows in Bangladesh.
Analysis: Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence Reveals Critical Constitutional and Legal Flaws in Bangladesh Tribunal
Nov 19, 2025 12:21 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's death sentence has been marred by significant constitutional violations and procedural irregularities according to multiple sources. From questionable judicial appointments to restricted defense rights and evidence of political bias, the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh proceedings have raised serious concerns about legal legitimacy and due process in what appears to be a politically-motivated prosecution.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death by Tribunal She Created: Justice or Political Retribution?
Nov 18, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal she established in 2010, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity related to the violent suppression of student protests. Currently in India and tried in absentia, Hasina faces additional cases while Bangladesh's government intensifies calls for her extradition following this landmark verdict.
India's Legal Options: Can Sheikh Hasina Be Extradited to Bangladesh Under Bilateral Treaty Provisions?
Nov 18, 2025 06:18 pm CST
This article examines the complex legal and diplomatic situation surrounding Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India following her death sentence in absentia. It analyzes the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty provisions, India's legal framework, and diplomatic considerations that give New Delhi significant discretion in handling this high-profile extradition request, despite Bangladesh's insistence that compliance is mandatory under bilateral agreements.