Excluding the Awami League will make the 12 February election non-inclusive: CPD
The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has commented that the upcoming election scheduled to be held on 12 February will not be inclusive if the Awami League is excluded from the election.
Awami League leader and former minister Ramesh Chandra Sen has died in prison
Former State Minister for Water Resources and former Member of Parliament of Thakurgaon-1 constituency, Ramesh Chandra Sen, has died after falling ill while in custody at Dinajpur District Jail. On Saturday (7 February) at 9:29 am, the emergency department physician of Dinajpur Medical College Hospital declared Ramesh Chandra Sen dead. He was 83 years old at the time of his death.
1675 Prominent Citizens Call for Boycott of Upcoming February 12 National Election and Referendum
A total of 1675 prominent citizens, both from within the country and abroad, have called for a boycott of the upcoming National Parliamentary Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12. Among them are doctors, engineers, poets, writers, journalists, and others.
Sheikh Hasina Seen Healthy and Confident
A delegation of the UK Awami League recently met with former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. The five-member delegation, which traveled from London, held a nearly five-hour-long meeting with Sheikh Hasina on January 21. They returned to the United Kingdom on January 26 after completing their visit.
Sheikh Hasina Comments on Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election While in Exile
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently residing abroad, has expressed her concerns over Bangladesh’s forthcoming national election, highlighting the exclusion of her political party from the electoral process.
Sheikh Hasina to G‑24 Hours: “I Will Return to the Country Only After Restoring the Rule of Law”
In a comprehensive interview with G‑24 Hours, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina outlined her vision for restoring constitutional governance, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting national unity as Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal electoral transition. Her remarks come amid growing calls for stability and respect for democratic norms across the country.
Young Bangladeshis, Disillusioned After Sheikh Hasina’s Fall, Look Back to the Old Guard
After a youth-led uprising that ended the long rule of Sheikh Hasina, many young Bangladeshis who once dreamed of a dramatic political transformation now find themselves grappling with disappointment and uncertainty. As the country moves closer to national elections in February 2026, the optimism that fueled the protests has faded, replaced by frustration over the lack of meaningful alternatives and the persistence of old political dynamics.
‘No Boat, No Vote’ Call Fuels Election Boycott Debate in Bangladesh
A senior leader of the Bangladesh Awami League has called on supporters to boycott the forthcoming national elections, declaring the polls “illegal” and asserting that the party’s traditional election symbol, the boat, will not be part of the voting process unless fundamental changes are made to the electoral framework.
Denial of Parole Despite Application Is a Direct Violation of Civil Rights: ASK
The denial of permission to Jewel Hasan Saddam, President of Bagherhat Sadar Upazila Chhatra League and currently imprisoned at Jashore Central Jail, to attend the funeral prayers and burial of his deceased wife and nine-month-old infant child has been described as a direct violation of civil rights by Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).
Sheikh Hasina Warns of Anarchy and Democratic Collapse Under Yunus Administration
In her first speech at a public event since being forced into exile in India after losing power during the 2024 movement, Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp critique of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.