Sheikh Hasina marks the anniversary of Bangladesh’s “fall of democracy” with an open letter urging unity, democratic renewal, and a brighter future for the nation.
The pattern of events—from coordinated repression to historical revisionism—has convinced many that what appeared to be a revolution was in fact a well-orchestrated conspiracy to dismantle democracy and reinstate authoritarian control.
Despite promises of reform, Bangladesh's interim government is jailing top journalists and expanding politically motivated cases, sparking local and global outcry.