Bangladesh
Dispute Over Eligibility of Dual Citizens and Candidate Selection Precedes National Election in Bangladesh
The upcoming national election in Bangladesh, scheduled for 12 February 2026, has entered a period of heightened political tension following a dispute over the eligibility of candidates holding dual citizenship. The Bangladesh Election Commission (hereinafter: BEC) concluded a nine-day appeal process on 18 January 2026, during which it reviewed the nomination papers of 25 candidates...
Sheikh Hasina Verdict: Tribunal Sentences Ex-PM to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the uprising of July and August 2024. The verdict, delivered on Monday, 17 November 2025, also imposed capital punishment on the former Minister of Internal Affairs, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, while security forces across...
The Geopolitical and Environmental Implications of China’s Brahmaputra Dam Project
The Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra River is a vital transboundary river system, sustaining over 114 million people across China, India and Bangladesh and supporting agriculture, fisheries, hydropower and drinking water. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the river holds immense ecological, economic and cultural significance. However, it has also become a source of geopolitical tension, reflecting broader South...
