Sheikh Hasina: The Leader Who Rebuilt Bangladesh, Now Facing Scrutiny from the West

For over four decades, Sheikh Hasina has been at the forefront of Bangladesh’s transformation—from a fragile post-colonial state to an emerging voice on the global stage. Honoured with awards like the UNESCO Peace Prize and the UN’s Champions of the Earth, her legacy is etched in the milestones of economic growth, social reform, and humanitarian leadership. Yet, amid this global recognition, a different narrative unfolds in parts of the Western media—one that often overlooks nuance in favour of sensationalism. As Bangladesh continues its complex democratic journey, Hasina remains a central, and often polarising, figure—defined not just by her achievements, but also by the lens through which the world chooses to view her.

Jatiya Party Rally Disrupted by Police Action in Dhaka

Police disrupted a Jatiya Party rally on Saturday by firing teargas shells and sound grenades in front of the party’s central office in Kakrail, Dhaka.

Election a Farce in the Name of Democracy: GM Quader

GM Quader, Chairman of a faction of the Jatiya Party (JAPA), has stated that the upcoming election in February is not a genuine democratic process but rather a “farce in the name of election.”

Aulik Mree Resigns from NCP Over Silence on Khagrachhari Rape and Violence

Aulik Mree, a central leader of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has resigned from his post in protest against the party’s silence over the recent rape of an indigenous teenage girl and the subsequent violence in Khagrachhari.

DUCSU Elections Face Backlash Amid Ballot Scandal

Allegations of irregularities in the recently held Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections have sparked growing controversy after a television report revealed that ballot papers were printed at an unsecured printing press in Nilkhet’s Gausul Azam Market, just days before the polls.

Tensions Rise in NYC Ahead of Yunus' UNGA Visit

Rival Bangladeshi political groups based in the United States are gearing up for opposing programmes in New York ahead of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’ visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

EU Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Bangladesh by 2026

European Parliament Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Mounir Satouri has emphasized the importance of holding free, fair, and inclusive elections in Bangladesh in February 2026, stating that broad acceptance of the election results will be vital for maintaining political stability and democratic consolidation.