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.
Awami League’s ‘Dhaka Lockdown’: What the Capital Witnessed Throughout the Day
In the capital, the “Dhaka Lockdown” program declared by the banned political party Awami League has led since morning to a shortage of vehicles across the city, empty streets, a standstill in public transport, and widespread suffering among ordinary people.
ICT to Announce Verdict Schedule in Hasina Crimes Against Humanity Case Today
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled today to announce the date for delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex–home minister Asaduzzaman Khan—both fugitives—and detained former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
Human Rights Fears Grow in Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina’s Fall
Bangladesh has faced intense political unrest since the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, following a massive student-led movement against her increasingly authoritarian rule.
UN Urgent Appeal Flags Fair Trial Concerns in Sheikh Hasina’s Tribunal Case
An urgent appeal has been submitted to the United Nations (UN) raising significant concerns about fair-trial and due-process rights in the case of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The law-firm Doughty Street Chambers in London is acting on her behalf and has written to the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, as well as the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions.
Former Bangladeshi Minister Claims US Agencies, Clintons Supported Hasina’s Ouster
A former Bangladeshi minister has alleged that the 2024 unrest leading to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was supported by American organizations, including USAID and entities linked to the Clinton family.
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.
New Reality of Religion-Based Politics in Bangladesh After the Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure, the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam is emerging as a significant political force in Bangladesh. Taking advantage of pressure on the caretaker government and political instability, the group has become active on religious and political issues.