What Underlies Sheikh Hasina’s Successful Diplomacy?

What Underlies Sheikh Hasina’s Successful Diplomacy?

Following her victory in the disputed general elections in January, which was boycotted by the opposition, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received congratulatory messages from several Asian and allied nations, including India, China, and Russia. However, powerful Western democracies like the United States and United Kingdom expressed concern over the election’s legitimacy. A month later, … Read more

Bangladeshi PM Swings Through Japan, US and UK

Bangladeshi PM Swings Through Japan, US and UK

Advertisement Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent 15-day  trip to Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom appears to have been made with an eye on general elections that are due in January 2024. International criticism of her government’s poor record in protecting human rights, democratic backsliding, and a weakening economy have been growing … Read more