Interview “India will back Sheikh Hasina from the top” Bangladesh-India relations expert Avinash Paliwal talks about India’s “leverage” over Awami League politicians; how India’s national interests trump democracy in Bangladesh; and, Tarique Rahman’s “black swan” event. David Bergman January 7th 2024
Column The election of the absurd Bangladesh’s governing party officials are threatening people with the loss of state benefits if they do not show up at the polling centres in the country’s uncontested election. David Bergman December 24th 2023
Column A gift to Hasina from the Élysée Palace In October 2022, the French president shook the hand of Adilur Rahman Khan and celebrated his fight “against impunity”. This week during his Bangladesh visit Macron ignored human rights issues, including Khan’s likely impending imprisonment. David Bergman September 13th 2023
Column The cost of independent journalism in Bangladesh The author explains that he is leaving his editorial position at Netra News, proud of what it is achieving. David Bergman May 31st 2023
Blog US visa sanctions: An election game changer? The new threats of visa sanctions could well make a free and fair election more likely in Bangladesh. David Bergman May 26th 2023
Blog Hasina’s new attack on Bangladesh’s limited independent media The government will now attack anyone or any institution standing against rigged elections, the Awami League’s widespread corruption and human rights abuses. David Bergman April 13th 2023
