The Bangladesh general election held on February 12, 2026, represents a historic turning point for the nation. This was the first truly competitive national vote in over a decade, following the dramatic ousting of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 amid a student-led uprising. The election, conducted under the interim government headed by…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The US-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, signed on February 9, 2026, represents a pivotal moment in bilateral economic relations amid the Trump administration’s aggressive push for reciprocal tariffs. This legally binding pact, finalized just days before Bangladesh’s national elections on February 12, 2026, under the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The passing of Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, marks the end of an era not only for Bangladesh but also for the broader Muslim world and, particularly, for Pakistan. Pakistanis feel a profound sense of loss for a leader who consistently viewed Pakistan as an…
(By Faraz Ahmed) A Historic Homecoming After 17 Years in Exile On December 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka after nearly 17 years in London exile. His arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction On December 18, 2025, Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old prominent youth leader and key figure in Bangladesh’s 2024 pro-democracy uprising, succumbed to injuries sustained in a targeted shooting in Dhaka six days earlier. His death has ignited widespread protests, violence, and a diplomatic row between Bangladesh and India, exacerbating tensions in…
