OPINION | A Watershed Moment In Bangladesh: Elections, Reform And Regional Implications

Following the BNP's electoral victory under Tarique Rahman, after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule, Bangladesh faces a critical juncture.

Source : ANI

Bangladesh is at a significant political juncture since the July 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. For many citizens, the electoral victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party under the leadership of Tarique Rahman represents more than a routine change of government, as it marks the restoration of electoral meaning. In recent years, political discourse in Bangladesh has been marked by deep polarisation, allegations of shrinking civic space, and questions regarding