Only Participatory Elections Can Restore Public Trust, Says Sheikh Hasina
At a time when various discussions and expectations have emerged in Bangladesh’s political arena regarding the upcoming national election, Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has clearly outlined her position on the country’s democratic future. She stated that only a free, fair, and participatory election can ensure political stability and restore public confidence.
Sheikh Hasina Slams February 12 Polls as “Mockery of Democracy,” Warns of Minority Persecution
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly criticised the February 12 elections in Bangladesh, warning that the polls, being held under an unelected interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, threaten the country’s democratic foundations and endanger minorities.
Sheikh Hasina: Democracy Will Weaken If Free Participation Is Not Ensured in the National Election
From exile, Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a widely recognized advocate of democratic governance, has expressed deep and serious concerns regarding the upcoming national election following the ban imposed on her political party, the Awami League.
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.
Banning the Awami League Is Not Democracy, It Is ‘Authoritarianism’
Criticizing the decision to exclude the Awami League from the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, Sheikh Hasina who stepped down from power amid the 2024 movement and led the country for 16 years has called the move “authoritarianism wrapped in the language of transformation.”
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.
Sheikh Hasina Tells BBC She Is Not Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has rejected allegations of committing crimes against humanity during the deadly crackdown on last year’s uprising that led to her ouster. Her remarks come just days before the special tribunal handling her case is expected to announce its verdict.
Sheikh Hasina Breaks Silence on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis and Upcoming Elections
Fifteen months after her stay in an undisclosed location in India, Sheikh Hasina has finally broken her silence in an exclusive email interview.
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.
Sheikh Hasina Slams Her War Crimes Trial, Says Bangladesh Election ‘Cannot Be Credible’ Without Awami League
Ex-Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, says that upcoming elections risk deepening the country’s political divide. In written responses to AFP—her first interview since being toppled—she condemned her trial for crimes against humanity as a “jurisprudential joke,” insisting a guilty verdict was “preordained.”