Tarique Rahman leads BNP to a two-thirds majority in the first election since the 2024 uprising, while the exclusion of Awami League fuels global debates on inclusivity.
Bangladesh faces mounting allegations of political persecution, mob violence, and radicalization as critics warn a disputed election and impunity threaten democracy and stability.
Dr. A K Abdul Momen argues that Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence was delivered through a politically driven, biased trial that violated basic standards of fairness and judicial independence.
Former Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen has written to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging action to prevent an “exclusive and illegitimate” election in Bangladesh, warning it could repeat the chaos of 1996.
A detailed analysis of Bangladesh’s deepening political crisis under Dr. Yunus’s interim rule, urging global leaders to defend democracy and the rule of law.