“Ex-Envoy Says Bangladesh Election Can’t Be Considered Legitimate Without Full Participation”

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Bangladesh Faces Political Turmoil Ahead of Elections, Former Envoy Weighs In

Bangladesh is navigating one of its most tumultuous political periods in decades, with the ruling Awami League barred from contesting the upcoming elections. Streets are tense, institutions appear shaken, and uncertainty is affecting all layers of society.

Speaking to CNN, former Indian Ambassador to Bangladesh Veena Sikri highlighted the stakes:

  • She discussed why the upcoming polls already appear rigged.
  • She examined how minority communities in Dhaka are coping amid growing unrest.
  • She analyzed the increasing influence of the Bangladesh Army in the current political landscape.
  • She reflected on whether US involvement is shaping the ongoing agitation.

With former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India, Sikri also assessed how her presence could impact the long-term trajectory of Delhi-Dhaka relations.

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