Bangladesh’s telecom regulator is under fire after allocating the valuable 700 MHz spectrum to Grameenphone without competition, raising allegations of corruption and revenue loss.
Drone attack allegations and rising military threats have pushed Bangladesh–Myanmar border tensions to a red alert, raising fears of proxy conflict and regional instability.
Former CPB president Mujahidul Islam Selim says the government’s referendum is deceptive, biased and undemocratic, accusing authorities of misleading voters and misusing public funds.
Awami League leader Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury Naufel says Sheikh Hasina’s retirement is not a party decision, reaffirming her central role in leadership and future planning.
Sheikh Hasina is set to address international media from New Delhi on January 23, challenging Bangladesh’s interim government and warning against an exclusionary election.