Bangladesh politics
Sheikh Hasina Denies US Involvement in Bangladesh Ouster: Exclusive NDTV Interview Reveals Concerns Over Democratic Decline
Nov 17, 2025 04:59 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, exiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses speculation about US involvement in her ouster, expresses concerns about democratic deterioration under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government, and discusses the treatment of minorities and religious pluralism in the country as she awaits the verdict in her crimes against humanity trial.
Sheikh Hasina Condemns Destruction of Father's Historic House as Attempt to Erase Bangladesh's Liberation Legacy
Nov 17, 2025 10:36 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks out from New Delhi about the recent vandalization of her father's historic Dhanmondi 32 residence, calling it a deliberate attempt to erase the legacy of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and the values of democracy, equality, and secularism that her father championed.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence: Warns of Extremism and Authoritarian Rule in Bangladesh Under Yunus Regime
Nov 17, 2025 10:20 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks exclusively from her exile in New Delhi, condemning the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for undermining democracy, enabling religious persecution, and aligning with extremist groups. She details her violent ouster, the destruction of her father's legacy, and outlines her vision for restoring democratic stability in Bangladesh amid growing concerns about religious freedom and regional security.
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.
Bangladesh's Interim Government Sets One-Week Deadline for Political Parties to Resolve Reform Charter Disagreements
Nov 03, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has issued a one-week ultimatum to political parties to resolve their disagreements over a critical democratic reform charter. Following Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024, the "July Charter" has become central to Bangladesh's political transition, proposing term limits for prime ministers and expanded presidential powers ahead of elections expected in February 2026. Despite key parties signing the document, disagreements persist over referendum timing and content, threatening the reform process.
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.
Exiled Bangladesh Leader Sheikh Hasina: "Millions Will Boycott Election Without Awami League"
Oct 29, 2025 10:40 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from exile in New Delhi, reveals that millions of Awami League supporters will boycott next year's national elections as the party remains banned from contesting. She addresses war crimes charges against her as "politically motivated" while maintaining she won't return to Bangladesh under any government formed without her party's participation in the electoral process.
Bangladesh Political Parties Divided Over July National Charter 2025 as Signing Ceremony Approaches
Oct 17, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal moment as major political parties gather to sign the July National Charter 2025, a document designed to guide the country's democratic renewal process. While many parties support Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's initiative, the National Citizen Party and several left-leaning groups refuse to sign, citing concerns about legal legitimacy. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party plans to sign despite disagreements over implementation, highlighting the complex political landscape as Bangladesh moves toward elections after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in 2024.
Human Rights Concerns Rise After Former Bangladesh Minister Dies Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Oct 02, 2025 05:41 pm CST
The death of former Bangladesh Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun while handcuffed to a hospital bed has sparked outrage across the country. Images of the 75-year-old Awami League leader restrained during his final hours have raised serious questions about prisoner treatment under Muhammad Yunus' interim government, highlighting growing tensions in Bangladesh's political landscape following Sheikh Hasina's ousting in August 2024.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.