Tarique Rahman is one of the most polarising figures in modern Bangladeshi political history. To his supporters, he represents resilience, continuity and the future leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). To his critics, he symbolises corruption, dynastic politics and an era they believe should remain firmly in the past. Few political figures in South … Read more
Sajeeb Wazed Joy is one of the most influential yet controversial political figures in modern Bangladesh. Known internationally as the son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the grandson of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, Joy occupies a unique position where lineage, technology, governance, and power intersect. Unlike traditional politicians shaped by … Read more
Sheikh Hasina is one of the most influential and controversial political figures in South Asia. As the longest-serving Prime Minister in the history of Bangladesh, her leadership has shaped the country’s political trajectory, economic development, foreign relations and democratic discourse for more than two decades. To her supporters, she is a stabilising force, a nation-builder … Read more
Khaleda Zia stands as one of the most influential and polarising figures in the political history of Bangladesh. As the country’s first female Prime Minister and a central figure in its post-military democratic transition, her life story is deeply interwoven with the nation’s struggles, triumphs, and unresolved political tensions. Admired by supporters as a symbol … Read more
Bangladesh has lost one of its most consequential political figures. Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister and long-time chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has died aged 80 after a prolonged illness. For decades, her name was inseparable from the story of modern Bangladesh. To supporters, she was a symbol of political resilience and … Read more
Bangladesh is facing one of its most uncertain periods in recent history. Widespread protests, political tension, and growing public anger have pushed the country into a fresh wave of unrest, affecting everyday life, governance, and social stability. This article explores what is driving the current crisis in Bangladesh, how recent events have escalated tensions, and … Read more
Few figures in South Asian history evoke as much debate, admiration, and controversy as Ziaur Rahman. To his supporters, he was a fearless freedom fighter, a pragmatic nation-builder, and the man who restored stability to a traumatised country. To his critics, he was a military ruler who altered the ideological foundations of Bangladesh and legitimised … Read more