Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been released on bail after five days in jail, sparking debate over legal actions against former officials.
Bangladesh’s parliament has passed a sweeping anti-terror amendment, solidifying the ban on the Awami League and raising concerns over democracy and political pluralism.
Bangladesh’s BNP government plans to formalize the Awami League ban, raising concerns over democracy, political exclusion, and future electoral legitimacy.