August 15 2024 – In the article titled “Rupa Huq MP: My government must not give the despotic Sheikh Hasina refuge in the UK,” the author argues against providing asylum to Sheikh Hasina following her overthrow in Bangladesh, drawing parallels to past uprisings and highlighting the celebratory response of Bangladeshis in the UK who view her removal as the end of an autocratic era.
Top International Media Coverage on Developments in Bangladesh Since 2024
Bangladesh’s revolution in July/August 2024 to overthrow an autocrat captured the attention and imagination of the world, especially young people who saw their peers bring big changes to their nation through hard work and sacrifice. Below we have curated a sampling of the best media coverage from around the world since the revolution, to give readers a sense of how the process of building “Bangladesh 2.0” is progressing. The most recent articles come first, and ones from August 2024 are at the end of this list.
January 6, 2025 – The article Bangladesh in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Transformation explores how Bangladesh’s 2024 saw Sheikh Hasina controversially re-elected amid polarization and protests, culminating in mass student-led unrest, her overthrow in August, and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus heading an interim government amid economic woes, minority tensions, extremism risks, and shifting foreign alliances.
December 21, 2024 – The NPR article “People power’s unfinished work: Can Bangladesh be an exception?” discusses the student-led movement that ousted Sheikh Hasina, highlighting its potential for democratic change amid challenges like political vacuums and radical threats.
December 19, 2024 – The article Bangladesh in 2024: Protests, Political Shifts, and a New Path Ahead shared how Bangladesh’s 2024 political upheaval led to transformative change, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus heading an interim government. The nation pursues democratic reforms, economic stabilization, and broader international engagement, aiming to build a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking Bangladesh.
December 04, 2024 – In the article Minority groups in Bangladesh feel safer under interim govt: VOA survey, The Business Standard reports that a recent survey by Voice of America (VOA) indicates minority communities in Bangladesh feel a great.
November 14, 2024 – In this article A New Era in Bangladesh? The First Hundred Days of Reform, Crisis group explores how Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, embarked on reforms focusing on electoral integrity, democratic restoration, and economic stabilization. Despite challenges, these initial efforts aim to navigate the nation’s complex political landscape toward sustainable change.