labib

founder of bdv, political thinker, occasional artist, full time doomscroller, passionate about cars and cameras

[labib @themonayem]

With less than two weeks until Bangladesh's long-awaited general election, people quietly hope for a fairer vote than the nation has seen in two decades.. It is widely speculated the BNP will win by a substantial majority, if not a complete sweep. #bangladesh #Elections2026

[Nazmus Sajid Chowdhury @nazmussajid]

Just a reminder—while our brothers were being killed on the streets, he was off enjoying a vacation with his family, and his wife was proudly sharing photos with the caption, "Well day spent!" When a fan asked why he remained silent, he deflected by asking, "What did you do for the country?"

Throughout it all, he showed no remorse and never once apologized for his actions.

[David Bergman @TheDavidBergman]

India has lost Bangladesh. Despite India's crucial military intervention at the end of 1971 that ensured first the defeat of the Pakistan military after a nine month war, and then the independence of the country, there has for some time been a significant anti-India feeling in Bangladesh that waxed that waned depending on the political situation in both countries.

The irritation/anger perhaps started when Indian products flooded the Bangladesh market in 1972, impacting upon Bangladesh's manufacturing industry devestated during the war. And as years went on there was always the sense that India being an overly influential big country neighbour. In addition there was perhaps a communal element to the anger, with India being a dominant Hindu nation, whilst Bangladesh, a muslim one.

However, the Indian government's total and criticual support for the Awami League in recent years, irrespective of lack of free and fair elections, terrible human rights record and increasing authoritarianism - along with India prime minister's Modi's anti-muslim rhetoric - had in recently years ratcheted up the the anger towards India. And, it was the Indian government's continued support for the Awami League even after the law enforcement killings started on July 16 which was the nail in the coffin. It will take many many years before the Indian government can come back from this.

[Sami @ZulkarnainSaer]

Political opponents in India have regularly criticized Modi for his support of crony firms, especially those owned by the billionaire Gautam Adani. These ties have attracted attention in India’s neighborhood, too. Last year, Adani posted a picture with Hasina after announcing that an Adani Group power plant would supply 100 percent of its electricity to Bangladesh. It drew criticism in Bangladesh for being too expensive, too late, and too risky while lining Adani’s pockets. Experts alleged that Hasina need Modi’s associated political favor to “secure political legitimacy.”

[Ridoan Mahbub @ridoanmahbub]

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, along with 44 NGOs, has launched a 1,000 crore Taka flood relief fund in Bangladesh. This initiative aims to provide aid and support to those affected by recent floods in the country. The fund will be used to address immediate needs and support long-term recovery efforts for flood victims.

Learn More ⬇️

https://t.co/6Sgmna8O8K

[Jon Danilowicz @JonFDanilowicz]

@TheDavidBergman @ZafarSobhan @DhakaTribune @dailystarnews @ProthomaloEN It is now a race to the top instead of a race to the bottom. In the past, I would not have looked first to local media to know what was happening in #Bangladesh. That change earlier this month.

[David Bergman @TheDavidBergman]

This is very good from @ZafarSobhan. But whilst @DhakaTribune is certainly re-finding itself, English language readers interested in Bangladesh should also follow @dailystarnews and @ProthomaloEN https://t.co/V9uhqvEY9N whose journalism right now is must-read and which have struggled to publish critical reporting under the former @albd1971 government for years under huge distress

[Ridoan Mahbub @ridoanmahbub]

India's disregard for international water laws is causing significant harm to Bangladesh by diverting river water flow.

@IntlCrimCourt

@TheDavidBergman

@ZulkarnainSaer

[labib @themonayem]

Stealing in Bangladesh. Living lavishly in UK. @TulipSiddiq the MP should be ousted by her constituents and party and sent back to serve time in BD with her aunt.

[labib @themonayem]

Indians following me and continually sending me garbage demanding I answer to you, please worry about your own internal affairs first.

[labib @themonayem]

Indian propaganda machines are getting out of hand. BJP IT cell at full swing trying their hardest to destabilise Bangladesh and their own states ahead of upcoming elections.

[Sultan Mohammed Zakaria @smzakaria]

To Indian Hindutva propagandists, except Hindus and pro-Indian collaborators (kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina et al.), everyone else in #Bangladesh are “Islamists.” Well, there are a lot of them then 😂

#India #Disinformation

[Sami @ZulkarnainSaer]

The appointment of Masrur Reaz as the BSEC chairman is a disastrous decision — and the first major misstep from the Yunus administration.

Mr Reaz is a close associate of Mr Salman F Rahman, the person who is single-handedly bled Bangladesh’s stockmarket dry. He was an enthusiastic participant in the money laundering programme that was the BSEC road shows and he worked with Beximco to come up with the propaganda shorts that were aired on CNN.

This decision is unacceptable and must be revoked. Whoever decided to make Mr Reaz, who has zero experience of working in the stock market, must have other untoward intentions. This is unacceptable in Bangladesh 2.0.

[labib @themonayem]

I’ve launched https://t.co/EZ77CuRoCp to share long form articles and immortalise Bangladesh massacre done by Hasina so it can’t be ever erased from social media. Please check it out.

[Revolt @revolt_71]

Before being the victim of fascism of #SheikhHasina Ilias Ali of @bdbnp78 @BNPBdMediaCell stated hard hitting facts.

Video credit: Channel I

[labib @themonayem]

Witnessing the fall of Bangladesh dictator regime has been a surreal experience for this lifetime 🙏🏼🇧🇩❤️

[labib @themonayem]

@TheDavidBergman Joy is a joke. He will be wiped out the moment he steps in the country.

[Sultan Mohammed Zakaria @smzakaria]

#Bangladesh: The seize of Dhaka/ Aug 5, 2024

Choke Point: Jatrabari, the southern entrance of the city by mid-day

#SheikhHasina has no escape

[Netra News @NetraNews]

Sheikh Hasina has resigned, a top official at the prime minister’s office confirmed to Netra News. “There’s no prime minister here. There’s no PMO anymore,” he said. She was flown to an undisclosed location, as a motorcade was not possible due to the security situation, he added.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

⭕️ LIVE: Bangladesh’s PM Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country amid growing anti-government protests.

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