As Bangladesh approaches December 2026—marking the current BNP government’s first Victory Month in power—the nation braces for a convergence of political, legal, and security challenges reminiscent of the severe instability witnessed a year prior. Following the turbulence of late 2025 (including the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, attacks on media houses such as Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, the return of Tarique Rahman, and the passing of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia), this December brings multi-layered uncertainties.
Foremost among these is the renewed speculation surrounding Sheikh Hasina. Following a request filed by UK-based Matrix Chambers to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi for a new passport and NID, government leaders—including Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir—reiterated that she must return through formal extradition treaties rather than traveling as a private citizen, noting her conviction by the International Crimes Tribunal.
Read nextPresident Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Calls for Major Overhaul in Healthcare System and Mindset Shift Among Medical ProfessionalsConcurrently, urban security has emerged as a pressing concern following recent spikes in bus arson and explosive incidents in Dhaka, which authorities attribute to clandestine elements seeking to disrupt public order. Compounding these domestic dynamics are lingering bilateral strains with India, exacerbated by provocative remarks from foreign political figures, setting up a critical test of statecraft, institutional resilience, and democratic governance for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s administration.
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