A cultural conflict between Islamist and secular factions is unfolding in the new Bangladesh, shaping a new national identity, while secular progressives are in dire need of introspecting about the effectiveness of their historical narratives.

There are fundamental differences between the views of India and West Bengal about Bangladesh. Bangladeshis will do well to be aware of these differences and the lay of the land post-August 5, to chart a constructive new course.

The end of Awami League's autocratic regime has released the natural flow of Bangladesh's political currents. Accepting this new reality is the first step towards constructive dialogues and action.

The events culminating in Hasina’s fall serve as a reminder of the methods of disenfranchising the Indigenous Peoples. Their systemic exclusion cannot continue if Bangladesh is to fulfil the promise of this victory.