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 faces rising political tension as the BNP government moves to legalize a ban on the Awami League, drawing concern from analysts and legal experts.