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A Year After Hasina’s Fall, Bangladesh Grapples With Chaos and Delay

One year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in a student-led uprising, Bangladesh remains politically unstable under interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Promising reforms and democratic revival, Yunus has delayed elections, citing the need for constitutional and institutional changes. The return of Jamaat-e-Islami and rise of Islamist factions have deepened political fragmentation and religious polarisation. Minority groups, especially Hindus, report rising attacks, while opposition parties accuse the government of repression. Yunus has shifted foreign policy towards China, though Western support remains. However, U.S. aid was suspended under President Donald Trump, complicating recovery efforts. The path to democracy remains uncertain amid growing unrest and division.

July 27, 2025 / 11:37 IST
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first published: Jul 27, 2025 11:37 am

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