Political Instability Looms as Bangladesh Faces Election Controversy

Sajeeb Wazed, son of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has called for the interim government to lift bans on political activities, particularly targeting his mother's Awami League. In an interview with The Associated Press, Wazed emphasized the necessity for an inclusive election to ensure political stability in Bangladesh.

The current interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, came to power following a student-led uprising that resulted in Hasina's ouster. The government's ban on the Awami League has prompted criticism from international agencies and allegations of human rights violations.

The political climate remains heated as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami vie for influence in the upcoming 2026 election. Wazed accuses the interim government of plotting a 'rigged election' and highlights potential gains by Islamist parties if political exclusion persists.