Bangladesh mission in India attacked: Why are ties in freefall? India-Bangladesh relations further strained as two nations trade accusations of alleged attacks on Hindus. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024
‘A myopic policy’: India’s backing of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina leaves it in a bind New Delhi was seen as former PM’s greatest ally. Now it must reckon with a new government that wants accountability for her regime’s actions The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Hasina, floods, visas: What’s troubling India-Bangladesh relations? Bangladesh’s opposition demands Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India and tensions sour following her overthrow. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2024
How a student-run uprising led to the ouster of Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister Analysts say the anger that pushed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power is rooted in deep economic distress felt by the majority of people in the country, as well as the perception that while they suffered, the elites aligned with Hasina prospered The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024
Bangladesh Set For More Anti-PM Protests After Deadly Clashes Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign are set to return to the streets Monday after one of the deadliest days since anti-government unrest erupted last month. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024
‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts. Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2024
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever? Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch. Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024
‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’ Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding ‘dummies’ and threatening people to show up on voting day. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024
Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
Why world figures urged Bangladesh to stop ‘harassment’ of a Nobel laureate As Yunus faces corruption and labour law charges, global figures say country’s only Nobel winner is being ‘persecuted’. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil The unrest that engulfed the country after Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to valuable properties in the British capital. They have raised concerns about the UK’s status as a haven for political elites and their money The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023
Bangladesh media in fear after PM’s ‘people’s enemy’ attack Even stories on cost of living leave journalists facing assault, threats and arrest under Digital Security Act The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
Bangladeshis Have Had Enough The country is meant to go to the polls next year. It might erupt first. Foreign Policy · Dec 14, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022 Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM’s resignation.