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Awami League's Future in Jeopardy Ahead of Elections

1/22/2026

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In an interview, Sreenivasan Jain, journalist, questions the Awami League's political future as the party is barred from the upcoming elections and Sheikh Hasina is in exile following her August 2024 overthrow.
The discussion with Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, probes whether the party can address public anger from years of repressive governance and remain viable.
Bangladesh is approaching a significant election amid these challenges.

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In an interview, Sreenivasan Jain, journalist, questions the Awami League's political future as the party is barred from the upcoming elections and Sheikh Hasina is in exile following her August 2024 overthrow.
The discussion with Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, probes whether the party can address public anger from years of repressive governance and remain viable.
Bangladesh is approaching a significant election amid these challenges.