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The Case for Recognising Bangladesh’s 1971 Genocide at the United Nations
As the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council took place in Geneva, Human Rights Without Frontiers chose to raise an issue...
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Surrender in December
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return from exile in India around December alongside senior members of her banned Awami...
Thirteen Signatures, One Big Game: Dhaka’s China Gamble
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman completed his four day visit to China on Friday. With so much speculation about his first visit, he completed his...
Bangladesh Secures Diesel After Iran War Disrupts Fuel Shipments
The war involving Iran, United States and Israel is increasingly affecting energy supplies far beyond the Middle East, with Bangladesh now scrambling to secure...
How One Institutional Failure Enables Another
The debate over the leadership change at Bangladesh Bank is, at its core, a debate about the rules of the game in a post-uprising...
Redefining Empowerment: A Critical Look at Microcredit and Women’s Economic Agency
Introduction
In 1974, Muhammad Yunus began experimenting with an initiative to give small loans to impoverished rural women to foster a sense of empowerment through...
BNP Sweeps to Power in Bangladesh: Key Priorities Ahead
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured a decisive two-thirds majority in Bangladesh’s general election, a result expected to restore political stability after months...
Referendum and Revolution: Can Bangladesh Vote Its Way Out of Crisis?
Introduction
On February 12th 2026, the world witnessed a historic moment in Bangladesh’s political development: its first post-uprising general election at the same time as...
Bangladesh: The BNP’s top priorities after election victory
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) secured a two-thirds majority in the general elections, expected to bring stability after the recent political unrest following the...
Why Bangladesh Is Holding a National Referendum Alongside Its Election
Bangladesh is holding a national referendum alongside its first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power....