Calm, Quiet & 'Pragmatic' Or 'Lacklustre'? Former Ambassador To 🇧🇩, Veena Sikri, & @srabbee, Founder of Centrist Nation TV, Clash Over Whether Bangladesh's Polls Hold Legitimacy
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Thanks to @centristnattv and host @srabbee for the invitation to provide some initial reactions to Bangladesh’s historic Feb 12 election. It was great to reconnect with @saliltripathi as well.
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After the BNP’s sweeping win in Bangladesh, PM Modi speaks to Tarique Rahman, signaling India’s intent to maintain strong ties. Can Delhi reset relations while hosting Sheikh Hasina? @BDUTT speaks to @atahasnain53 , Amb Veena Sikri , @srabbee Watch in full here - https://t.co/qXWOCguVsi
Bangladesh goes to the polls after 2024 uprising and Hasina's ouster 2034 candidates, including 275 independents, contesting election
Political Columnist & Faculty at University of Dallas @srabbee joins @ShivanChanana and @BislaDiksha with more views
Md. Zahidur Rabbi and @sidhant bring you this ground report
One of Bangladesh's interim government's great successes was managing its relationship with the U.S. From the start, the Yunus Administration prioritized the relationship with the U.S., and early diplomatic and tangible support from the Biden Administration helped during the critical stabilization phase post-August 8.
Many feared that the second Trump Administration would not continue its predecessor's policy of supporting Bangladesh's democratic transition. By moving swiftly to engage with senior Trump Administration officials, the IG was able to understand Washington's priorities and develop a strategy to advance both countries interests. America First met Bangladesh First.
Over the past year, the U.S. - Bangladesh relationship has continued to flourish. The recent arrival of a new U.S. Ambassador was well timed to position the U.S. to engage quickly with the new government post-February 12. Today's signing of a bilateral agreement on reciprocal trade provides a firm foundation for further expansion of the relationship. It also places Bangladesh at a competitive advantage to those countries who have yet to conclude agreements with the U.S.
Credit goes to the teams in Dhaka and Washington who worked tirelessly to achieve these results. Both Bangladeshi and American citizens will benefit from the trade agreement and continued close ties between our two countries.
Another great interview from @centristnattv. This conversation between @srabbee and @SreeradhaDatta was very helpful in understanding Bangladesh’s pre-election environment. Centrist Nation TV is providing a real service to English speaking Bangladesh watchers.
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Thanks to @bdusalliance for organizing tonight's discussion with @srabbee and @fahim_f42456 about Bangladesh's upcoming election. As mentioned, I hope those contesting are preparing two speeches--one for victory and one for concession. Vox Populi Vox Dei.
Election Special with Shafquat Rabbee | Rasheq Rahman | Bangladesh Election 2026 | Centrist Nation
Dive into an in-depth conversation on Bangladesh’s evolving political landscape as Election Special Show with Shafquat Rabbee brings you an exclusive discussion with Rasheq Rahman ahead of the Bangladesh Election 2026.
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Yunus says #bangladesh will have elections in Dec 2025 or June 2026, depending on how much reform the people want.
Well, you cannot do too much additional reform in extra 6 months anyway. What difference does that make?
So, Yunus should leave the pretense of reforms, and go for election by Dec 2025.
@MahfuzR63201177 Got 45K USD annual pledge. Donated money to start a news operation in Dhaka. Working on that. PAC needs more funds. Will revisit that soon .
@drSaimaWazed@WHOThailand How is the daughter and nominee of despot Sheikh Hasina , who jailed babies in secret prisons, and coerced mothers by depriving their children of Milk is still a @WHO employee?
I wanted to start a PAC.
But ended up crowd founding a English Language News operation based in #Dhaka#Bangladesh.
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A group of donors from all around the world helped us hire a group of young men and women to operate that social media based English language news and views channel!
#BangladeshiAmericans need a Political Action Committee (#PAC)
I initiated the move, and now working with a wonderful group of people to create one.
The name will be Bangladeshi American Public Affairs Committee (BAPAC)
Looking for donors who can pledge $1000 per year.
#Bangladesh
@ChowMishu55423@sajeebwazed I don't think you understand what I wrote. I was saying the girl stood her ground, not being a victim there. She was equal.