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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....
Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Post-Uprising Election Amid High Hopes
Bangladeshis turned out in large numbers on Thursday for a historic election widely seen as a turning point after the 2024 ouster of long-time...
Bangladesh Vote Raises Hopes for Garment Sector Hit by Tariffs and Turmoil
Bangladesh heads to the polls with its vital garment industry under severe strain, after six consecutive months of falling exports driven by U.S. tariffs...
Tarique Rahman’s Return Puts Bangladesh on the Brink of a Political Reset
Background
After nearly 20 years in exile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has re-emerged at the centre of Bangladeshi politics, with opinion polls...
China Poised to Edge Out India for Influence in Bangladesh
China's influence in Bangladesh is expected to increase following the ouster of Indian-backed leader Sheikh Hasina, particularly after the elections set for February 12,...