Bangladesh politics 2026

Illustration showing four separate figures, representing the difference between faith, conservatism, coercion and militancy

Fundamentalism Is Not Islam: What Bangladesh Keeps Getting Wrong

Mahibur Fakir [Hillol] August 12, 2026

Bangladesh is arguing about religion using words nobody has defined. Fundamentalist, Islamist, extremist and Muslim are being used as if they mean the same thing. They do not.

Tarique Rahman Warns of 1971-Style Misinformation Campaign

Mahibur Fakir [Hillol] April 27, 2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued a sharp public warning on April 27, 2026, telling thousands of supporters at a rally in Jashore that the same forces that spread misinformation during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 are now actively attempting to mislead the public again. The Prime Minister called on citizens to remain vigilant and committed to building the country forward.