When Participation Is Denied: The Systematic Exclusion of the Awami League from Bangladesh’s Election

Democracy does not work when participation depends on the approval of those in power. However, in Bangladesh, that is now precisely the problem. The Awami League has made its position clear: it wants to take part in the national election. But one by one, the legal, administrative, and political pathways that would allow it to do so are being del...

Bangladesh’s February 2026 Election: Democracy Denied, Extremism & Terrorism Empowered

Bangladesh’s February 2026 election is being sold as a return to democracy, but in reality, it is built on exclusion. By banning the Awami League, the country’s largest political party with the support of nearly 60% of voters, the Yunus government has ensured that a majority of citizens will be locked out of the electoral process. An election th...