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Saqlain Rizve

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Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?

Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.

05.11.2024 9

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The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction

While the former prime minister’s trial and conviction are legally possible, there are political, institutional and societal challenges.

29.10.2024 9

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Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence

Is banning student politics the only solution to stop the bloodshed between rival groups and the exploitation of students caught in the middle?

25.10.2024 10

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Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman on Bangladeshi Politics, Elections, and India

“We will not impose anything on anyone… However, we must ensure that the moral fabric of society is not damaged.”

25.09.2024 9

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Islamist Parties Gaining Ground in Bangladesh Amid Post-Hasina Political Vacuum

However, the Jamaat-e-Islami will have to overcome the stain of collaboration with Pakistan during the liberation war.

16.09.2024 30

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Bangladesh’s New Border Stance Signals a Shift in Its Approach to India 

“Enough is enough”: Dhaka is taking a strong stand at the border as Bangladesh-India relations enter a new phase.

04.09.2024 7

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Vigilante Justice Reigns in Post-Hasina Bangladesh

There have been several incidents of lawyers linked to the BNP and other parties attacking politicians and officials of the Awami League regime.

27.08.2024 7

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In Photos: Bangladesh After Hasina Fled

The capital, along with the entire nation, resonated with slogans – and then with violence – in the heady hours after the prime minister's ouster.

12.08.2024 5

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After Awami League Government Falls, Anti-BNP Hashtags Flood Social Media in Bangladesh 

The BNP’s bid for power in a post-Hasina Bangladesh is not being welcomed with open arms, as many protesters see “no difference” between the...

07.08.2024 3

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A Majority of Bangladeshi Netizens Shows Red Card to Government’s Mourning Decision

The streets are returning to normalcy. However, the internet is flooded with anti-government sentiment among all classes of people. 

30.07.2024 4

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As Protests Erupt, a Rocky Start to Sheikh Hasina’s Fourth Consecutive Term

A perfect storm of political and economic grievance has seen Bangladesh erupt in student-led protests.

18.07.2024 10

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Bangladesh’s Tough Tightrope Walk Between India and China

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has completed bilateral visits to India and China. The one to Beijing disappointed Dhaka.

17.07.2024 10

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Bangladeshi University Students Protest Quota System Reforms

The students argue that the quota system is discriminatory and hinders merit-based appointments in government jobs.

11.07.2024 10

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Myanmar’s Conflict Reaches the Doorstep of Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island

Boat transportation to the island has been suspended following gunfire from Myanmar, once again dragging Dhaka into its neighbor's civil war.

18.06.2024 7

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Will the Congress Party’s Strategy Against the BJP Work For the Bangladesh Nationalist Party?

The BNP lacks leadership on the ground in Bangladesh and the political environment it faces is far more repressive than that in India.

13.06.2024 6

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Low Voter Turnout, Apathy Mar Bangladesh’s Local Elections

A number of factors, including perceived electoral irregularities, a lack of genuine competition, and disenchantment with local governance, has eroded...

06.06.2024 7

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US Sanctions Retired Bangladeshi Army Chief, But It Will Have Little Impact

With General Ahmed no longer in active service, the sanctions' direct impact is limited, serving more as a symbolic gesture than a catalyst for...

21.05.2024 20

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China-Bangladesh Military Exercises Signal Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

China has announced the first-ever joint military exercises with Bangladesh to be held early this month. Should India worry?

06.05.2024 60

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AI and India’s General Elections

Parties are using AI to communicate with voters across linguistic divisions but also to malign each other.

22.04.2024 80

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The Deadly Border Between Bangladesh and India

The two nations are friendly neighbors. Why, then, do Indian troops so frequently use lethal force along the border? 

23.02.2024 40

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The BNP’s Islamist Dilemma

Will turning secular earn the Bangladesh Nationalist Party more support from New Delhi and Washington?

22.01.2024 60

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