Bangladesh’s interim government says Awami League will remain barred from February elections, even as US lawmakers warn that excluding a major party risks democratic credibility.
Sheikh Hasina calls for national unity, accusing Muhammad Yunus of destabilizing Bangladesh and enabling extremism, as concerns grow over disappearances and human rights violations.
A Dhaka court is reviewing a case filed against Jamaat candidate Shishir Monir, accused of offending religious sentiments by comparing Roza and Puja in a viral video. No order has been issued yet.
The politically driven prosecution of UK MP Tulip Siddiq in Dhaka has ignited diplomatic tensions, exposed flaws in Bangladesh’s judicial process, and rattled British Bangladeshi communities.
Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen has urged Commonwealth leaders to intervene in Bangladesh, warning that judicial abuses, political persecution, and violations of UN procedures under the interim regime threaten democracy and stability.