Analyst Describes August 2024 Shift in Bangladesh as a Foreign-Controlled Coup

Political analyst and writer Anwar A. Khan has described the political change that took place in Bangladesh in August 2024 as the hijacking of democracy. According to him, it was a planned coup, in which domestic political forces, the international arena, and military influence worked together.

Clash Between BNP and Jamaat Over Election Campaign in Ishwardi, At Least 25 Injured

Clashes broke out between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists this afternoon, Thursday, in Pabna’s Ishwardi over election campaigning. Jamaat claims that BNP supporters attacked them during their election campaign, while the BNP says that local villagers chased away Jamaat activists.

JP Complains to Commonwealth Chief Over Election Exclusion

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, representatives of the Jatiya Party held a meeting with the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson (SharlI Bachuyi), where they made several “complaints.”

Why Corruption Persists Despite Many Scholars and Mosques: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that despite the presence of a large Muslim population, numerous mosques and madrasas, Islamic scholars, and religious educational institutions in the country, the rise of wrongdoing, corruption, theft, and money laundering has become a major challenge before the nation. On Saturday (22 November), he made these remarks at a discussion meeting of the caretakers of mosque-based mass education under the Islamic Foundation, held at the auditorium of the Institution of Diploma Engineers in the capital.

Exclusive: Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming verdict prompts son Sajeeb Wazed to address ongoing party ban

Supporters of Bangladesh’s ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will move to block the upcoming February national election unless a ban on the Awami League is lifted, her son and adviser Sajeeb Wazed warned on Sunday. Speaking to Reuters on the eve of a highly anticipated televised verdict, Wazed said the Dhaka court is widely expected to convict the 78-year-old leader in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly 2024 student protest crackdown—allegations Hasina has rejected as politically motivated.

Grassroots of BNP Erupt in Anger Over Party Nomination Protesting Activists Take to the Streets in Chattogram; Road Blockade in Magura

Severe anger and agitation have erupted in Chattogram and Magura over the BNP’s nomination of candidates for the upcoming national election. Leaders and activists who were denied nominations are expressing their frustration openly and have taken to the streets at the local level.

Trial Against Sheikh Hasina: 101 Engineers Strongly Condemn

A total of 101 engineers residing in Bangladesh and abroad have strongly condemned and protested the ongoing trial process against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the International Crimes Tribunal, describing it as “farcical” and “illegal.” In a joint statement issued yesterday, they claimed that such a trial against the head of an elected government is “in violation of the Constitution, the law, and international human rights standards.”

Exclusive: Exile Has Not Broken Her—Sheikh Hasina Shares Her Outlook on Bangladesh’s Future

Exiled from her country but unwavering in resolve, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken publicly for the first time since her departure, outlining her concerns over Bangladesh’s political trajectory and warning of rising extremism. In a candid and assertive conversation, she reflects on her years in power, acknowledges missteps, defends her legacy, and stresses that any meaningful return to stability will require a fully participatory democratic process. While voicing determination to return home, she insists her goal is not power, but the restoration of voter rights, democratic institutions, and national security.

Awami League Calls for Nationwide Shutdown on 16–17 November

The Awami League has announced a nationwide shutdown on 16–17 November following what it called the “successful lockdown” on 13 November. The program was declared to demand the resignation of interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, an end to the “farcical trial,” and the restoration of democracy. The announcement has raised concerns about unrest, security risks, and a potential paralysis of public life across the country.

Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway Blockade BNP leaders and activists stage protest in Gazipur by burning tires, halting vehicular movement

BNP leaders and activists have set fire to tires and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding the reinstatement of the Gazipur-6 constituency. As a result, traffic on this busy road has come to a halt, creating a traffic jam stretching about 12 kilometers.