Bangladesh - A Democratic TestSreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh.The Awami League is barred from upcoming elections in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in exile. Sreenivasan Jain asks Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy what future the party has.Bangladesh is heading into a historic election, with the Awami League barred from contesting and its leader, Sheikh Hasina, living in exile after her overthrow in August 2024.In this interview, Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy — Hasina’s son and a senior Awami League figure — about whether the party has confronted public anger over years of repressive rule, and whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh.Guest:Sajeeb Wazed Joy – Bangladeshi politician and businessmanPublished On 21 Jan 2026
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WED · 2026-01-21 · 23:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0122-9490
NSR-2026-0122-9490News Report·EN·Political Strategy
Does the Awami League have a future in Bangladesh?
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.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-21 · 23:40 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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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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Sajeeb Wazed Joy is a senior Awami League figure.
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Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in August 2024.
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Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is in exile.
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The Awami League is barred from upcoming elections in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh is heading into a historic election.
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