Does the Awami League have a future in Bangladesh?

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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In January 2026, Bangladesh faces a historic election where the Awami League is barred from participating. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in exile following her overthrow in August 2024. The news article features an interview by Sreenivasan Jain with Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Hasina's son and a prominent figure in the Awami League. The interview explores the party's future in Bangladesh, specifically addressing public sentiment regarding alleged repressive rule under the Awami League. The discussion centers on whether the party acknowledges public anger and envisions a political path forward despite current challenges.

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Key Player Opposition Context

21 Jan 2026 30% August 2024 40% Sreenivasan Jain ×370% Sheikh Hasina ×285% Sajeeb Wazed Joy ×490% Awami League ×595% Bangladesh ×5100%

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awami league 100% bangladesh 100% political future 80% elections 70% sheikh hasina 70% sajeeb wazed joy 60% exile 50% repressive rule 50%

Sentiment Analysis

Negative

Score: -0.30

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Al Jazeera

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85%

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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