Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.


Moudud Ahmmed Sujan is a Bangladeshi journalist covering politics, governance and human rights. As well as writing regularly for Al Jazeera, he is the... online editor of Bangladesh’s Daily Sun newspaper and has previously worked for The Daily Star.
Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.

At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.

On-the-ground campaigning kicks off on Thursday, but parties have been locked in online battles for month.

A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh’s February elections.

Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?

The 79-year-old fought to restore democracy after military takeover in 1980s, but corruption claims tainted her legacy.

As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.

More than a year after PM Hasina’s ousting, unlawful killings and disappearances – features of her rule – continue.

The attack followed a controversial speech by removed former PM Sheikh Hasina, Rahman’s daughter, from exile in India.

India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.
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