Bangladesh elections
India Rejects Bangladesh's Claims Linking Attackers to India in Pre-Election Violence Case
Dec 15, 2025 04:18 pm CST
India has firmly denied Bangladesh's allegations connecting attackers of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi to India. Following the assault on the anti-Sheikh Hasina figure, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus interim government requested India's help in apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the country faces rising extremism ahead of February elections.
Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution: Student-Led NCP Fights for Political Relevance After Ousting Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2025 01:55 pm CST
Following the successful uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's student-led National Citizen Party faces significant challenges in converting their revolutionary street power into electoral success. With just 6% support in polls ahead of February elections, the NCP struggles against established political forces while promising institutional reform and a break from decades of two-party dominance and nepotism in Bangladesh's political landscape.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Critical in Intensive Care: Political Future and Health Concerns
Nov 30, 2025 12:15 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, 80, is currently in intensive care with multiple health complications. Despite being released following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, her critical condition raises concerns about her political future ahead of the 2026 elections where her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a frontrunner. Family members and interim leader Muhammad Yunus have called for nationwide prayers for her recovery.
Khaleda Zia's Critical Health: Son Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh Despite Political Shifts
Nov 29, 2025 10:42 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition as her son Tarique Rahman explains his inability to return from UK exile despite the interim government claiming no restrictions exist. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's political landscape continues to transform following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow, with elections scheduled for February amid allegations of foreign interference in both major parties' leadership.
India Responds to Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Committed to Bangladesh's Stability and Peace
Nov 17, 2025 09:36 pm CST
India has acknowledged the death sentence verdict against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while emphasizing its commitment to Bangladesh's stability. The International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, as Bangladesh demands her extradition from India where she has been in exile since August 2023. Hasina has condemned the verdict as politically motivated and biased.
Bangladesh to Hold National Referendum Alongside February Elections: What You Need to Know
Nov 13, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, has announced a simultaneous referendum and national election in February 2025. The referendum will address constitutional reforms including a bicameral parliament system, despite opposition from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party who argue implementation should be left to an elected government with democratic mandate.
Sheikh Hasina Reveals Three Key Conditions for Her Return to Bangladesh Following Political Exile
Nov 12, 2025 05:19 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following mass protests, has outlined three essential conditions for her return: restoration of participatory democracy, lifting the Awami League ban, and ensuring free elections. In an exclusive interview, she criticizes the Yunus interim government for endangering India-Bangladesh relations while expressing gratitude to India for providing refuge during this political crisis.
Jamaat-e-Islami Threatens Mass Action if Bangladesh Interim Government Ignores November 11 Deadline for Referendum
Nov 06, 2025 10:52 pm CST
Bangladesh faces growing political instability as Jamaat-e-Islami and seven other Islamist parties have issued an ultimatum to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, demanding implementation of the July National Charter and a pre-election referendum by November 11. The warning comes amidst deepening divisions between former allies who collaborated to overthrow Sheikh Hasina's democratically elected administration, now disagreeing over the path to the 2026 elections.
Bangladesh Prepares for 13th Parliamentary Elections: BNP Announces Candidates with Tarique Rahman Set to Lead
Nov 04, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Bangladesh moves toward democratic transition as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announces 237 candidates for February elections, with Tarique Rahman positioned to become Prime Minister if victorious. Former PM Khaleda Zia will contest from three seats, while banned Jamaat-e-Islami returns to electoral politics following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow in August 2024. The country continues under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary election.
Muhammad Yunus Warns of Domestic and Foreign Interference in Upcoming Bangladesh Elections
Oct 30, 2025 09:00 am CST
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has expressed concern about potential interference in the upcoming elections from powerful forces at home and abroad. The electoral process faces significant challenges following the exclusion of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, with Yunus warning about organized propaganda and AI-generated disinformation campaigns that could undermine the democratic transition.