Bangladesh Newsletter I December 01 – 15 2025

Bangladesh’s political landscape remains turbulent as courts convict Sheikh Hasina and Tulip Siddiq, arrest warrants target Sajeeb Wazed, and tensions rise over NEIR identity laws, BNP’s leadership shifts, and worsening Khaleda Zia health concerns. India–Bangladesh diplomatic friction continues, while foreign and defence engagements expand with Azerbaijan, China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe. Security challenges persist at sea, borders, nuclear sites, and peacekeeping missions. Rohingya conditions worsen amid aid shortages and trafficking. With elections set for February 2026 and a major security crackdown underway, Bangladesh enters a volatile pre-poll phase marked by transition, uncertainty, and strategic realignments.