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Shafi Md MostofaThe Diplomat |
Bangladesh’s entrenched political culture, rooted in decades of illiberal democracy, violence, and bad governance, casts a long shadow.
The military has been a central force in Bangladesh’s history, particularly in its tumultuous political landscape from independence in 1971 until...
Bangladesh and India share a complex relationship characterized by historical camaraderie and recurring tensions. This intricate interplay of...
On August 5, 2024, a student-led revolution ended Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year authoritarian rule in Bangladesh. Despite the regime’s “ zero tolerance ”...
The ousted Bangladeshi prime minister failed to replicate China’s success for two critical reasons: ideological disconnect and economic decline.
The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political...
Post-revolution Bangladesh is undergoing a decisive ideological shift away from the secularism that has defined much of its post-independence...
One of the primary reasons for skepticism lies in the historical context of governance in Bangladesh.
Hasina’s Awami League has already been ousted from mainstream politics. Will it end up on the path toward violent extremism and strategic...
By dismantling the regime’s sacrosanct narratives – of both the Hasina family and the War of Independence – students directly challenged the...