Bangladesh’s Awami League has rejected the February 2026 election schedule, calling it illegal and warning that polls without the party will deepen the national crisis.
President Shahabuddin plans to resign after February elections, accusing the Yunus-led interim government of sidelining his office — a sign of deepening political tensions.
Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen has urged Commonwealth leaders to intervene in Bangladesh, warning that judicial abuses, political persecution, and violations of UN procedures under the interim regime threaten democracy and stability.
Former envoy Veena Sikri warns Bangladesh’s election cannot be credible without Awami League participation, citing constitutional breaches and rising threats to minorities.
A threat to a defense lawyer inside Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sparked outrage, raising concerns about coercion and declining judicial independence.