Tag: sheikh hasina
-
Bangladesh on the Brink: The Struggle Between Democracy, History, and Rising Religious Nationalism
Bangladesh’s democracy stands at a crossroads, with rising majoritarianism threatening its pluralistic fabric. The country’s rich multicultural identity is under strain, as forces seek to reshape its political and historical narratives. The legacy of its liberation movement is fading, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic values and minority rights.
-
Politics, Propaganda and the People: The Real Story Behind Bangladesh’s Upheaval
Bangladesh’s political turmoil, sparked by Sheikh Hasina’s exit and student protests, has reshaped the nation’s democratic aspirations. While civil society remains hopeful for reforms, concerns over media narratives and external interference persist. Despite uncertainties, the people’s movement emphasizes inclusivity, regional solidarity, and self-determined progress, challenging dominant narratives of religious extremism and instability
-
Bangladesh’s New Dawn: Lessons from India’s Nehruvian Democracy and Indira’s Resilience
angladesh is returning to normalcy. The new government, led by eminent citizen Mohammad Yunus, has taken over and spoken positively about minorities in Bangladesh. The chief of the interim government visited many temples met Hindu community leaders and assured them fullest protection. Bangladesh’s home-in-charge Brigadier apologized to Hindus for whatever happened during the chaos and…
-
India’s migration politics will topple Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina
ndia’s migration politics — an assertion that there are 40 million Bangladeshi migrants illegally living in India and that they must be pushed back — will morph into an explosive crisis in South Asia and destabilize the region. This is how things will unravel: India’s plan to round up suspected millions of illegal migrants and…