Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide?
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Following an election widely seen as rigged, Bangladesh's new prime minister is expected to be Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), despite his lack of prior government experience. This marks a shift from Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule and a return to the historical power alternation between the Awami League and the BNP. Rahman, son of former leaders Khaleda Zia and Ziaur Rahman, faces allegations of corruption and nepotism. The BNP's immediate goal is to restore democratic institutions, which they claim were damaged over the last decade. The public, particularly the youth who participated in the 2024 uprising that ousted Hasina, are hopeful for change but wary of broken promises, as Bangladesh has a history of parties becoming authoritarian once in power.
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