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.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy says the Awami League mishandled the 2024 protests but denies orders to kill protesters, calling the 2026 election illegitimate and pre-arranged.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a major policy summit in Dhaka ahead of the February 2026 election, outlining reform plans and seeking to boost domestic and international credibility.
The ICC has decided to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup if it refuses to play matches in India, with Scotland expected to replace them if the standoff continues.
