Lord Carlyle Warns Bangladesh Ahead of Next Election

In a statement on Thursday (6 November), Lord Alex Carlyle, a member of the UK House of Lords, warned ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections that all parties must remain vigilant so that a controversial election, as seen in the past, does not happen again. At the same time, he said that the ongoing International Crimes Tribunal under Sheikh Hasina’s government needs “urgent reform” to lift it to international standards.

Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis, Outlines Vision for the Future

In a world-exclusive piece for The WEEK, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opens up, providing her perspective on the country’s current political turmoil and sharing her vision for Bangladesh’s future.

Awami League Warns UNDP Over Alleged Vote Manipulation Attempts

Awami League has accused the UNDP’s Ballot Project of legitimizing Bangladesh’s interim government, claiming the initiative undermines democracy and violates UN neutrality. The 18-page letter lists mass arrests and party ban allegations.

Most of BNP’s candidates are godfathers: Nasiruddin Patwary

Nasiruddin Patwary, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), said, “BNP’s list of candidates is disappointing. Most of them are godfathers. We had hoped that after the mass uprising, they would nominate some good candidates. But it appears that, strategically, the young leaders from Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal have been excluded. They are welcome to join our party.”

Rights Groups Warn Bangladesh Against Party Bans, Urge Return to Multi-Party Democracy

Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, has sought to play down former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call to boycott the upcoming February 2026 national elections. However, a recent report suggests that the Awami League’s support base remains resilient despite the political turmoil.

Bangladesh Faces Democratic Test After Ban on Sheikh Hasina’s Party

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call to boycott the upcoming national elections has further escalated political tensions after her Awami League party was barred from contesting the polls scheduled for February 2026.

Fakhrul Accuses Govt, Commission of Creating Crisis

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has blamed the interim government and the consensus commission for Bangladesh’s current political crisis, saying disagreements over reform issues led to the impasse. Speaking at a JSD anniversary event, he confirmed BNP will join the election despite differences on the July Charter’s implementation.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy Says Only Inclusive Election Can End Bangladesh’s Political Crisis

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—who was forced into exile following a student-military assault—has said that only an inclusive election is the sole solution to Bangladesh’s ongoing political and economic paralysis.

Awami League Stages Protests Across 35 Dhaka Spots Demanding Dr. Yunus’s Resignation

Leaders and activists of the Awami League, Jubo League, and affiliated organizations staged massive protest marches in Dhaka demanding the resignation of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the interim government, and his advisors.

Exclusion of Independence Declaration Prompts Four Leftist Parties to Reject July Charter

Four left-leaning political parties have announced that they will not sign the July National Charter unless they receive an amended draft before the signing ceremony. The parties are: the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), the Socialist Party of Bangladesh (BASAD), BASAD (Marxist), and Bangladesh JASAD.