Bangladesh democracy
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.
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.
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.