Palatine Media sent misrepresentations and false corruption allegations to British MPs ahead of the governor’s scheduled meetings with them, to discuss repatriation of wealth to Bangladesh.

Rehashing the constitutional safeguards of liberal democracy may safeguard against an almost universally despised autocrat like Sheikh Hasina but will prove inadequate should a demagogue with a popular support base enter the electoral fray.

Students and well-wishers of ‘New Bangladesh’ might keep an eye on the Emerald isle. As a warning about betrayal, but also as a possible political model.

Unlike the rest of South Asia, who wins the presidential election will impact US foreign relations with Bangladesh.

The interim government’s confused Hilsa export policy wasn’t enough to make India act in good faith as it clings to its former vassal over re-establishing a good relationship with its friendly neighbour.