M Arif Ullah

Le Monde's editorial notes that the Supreme Court's concession didn't quell student anger. Even with some normalcy, internet restored, and curfews eased, student leaders in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 are still calling for justice and the resignation of the despised "begum."

En France 🇫🇷, la CNDA examine en dernier recours les dossiers d’asile rejetés par l’Ofpra. Elle peut accorder le statut de réfugié ou octroyer la protection subsidiaire.

France offers some hope for defeating populists economist.com/europe/2026/03…

Première fois que je vote aux municipales en France. Vive la démocratie ! 🗳️🇫🇷 #avoté

Excellent scoop by @NetraNews, finding a link between the new Central Bank Governor and the S Alam group, accused of extracting hundreds of millions of dollars in loans from Bangladesh banks under false pretences. There has been much speculation whether the new governor was "S Alam's man" - and I am not saying that he is - but this is certainly pointing to a significant link. Mostaqur Rahman's appointment has been embarrassing to the BNP on so many levels, as widely reported. Is this the final nail? netra.news/2026/banglades…

1/ Among Tarique Rahman’s many “plans”, central bank independence was probably not high on the list. Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur -- a former IMF banker known for his hard line -- has been removed abruptly. His replacement is even more surprising.

With 102 million international visitors in 2025, France remains the most visited country on earth. #FrenchTourism #MakeItICONIC #ChooseFrance @francediplo_EN

New Bangladesh government redefining embezzlement! Oh dear. Is this official BNP policy now?

There are lands that live in the headlines. And there are lands that live in silence. thethree.org/articles/why-t…

The French Embassy in Bangladesh expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the country’s first female head of government. Her legacy will be remembered. 🇫🇷

One of the lies that Awami League apologists keep repeating is the claim that 69% of Bangladeshis want the party to participate in the election. This is not what the data says, even if you accept the poll results. Based on the failure of the AL to reform, apologize, or hold accountable those who committed crimes, a clear majority of those polled do not support the party’s participation. This is consistent with the finding of other polls. If the AL had taken steps to reform, repent, and replace leaders after August 5 2024 there would have been a path back. Absent this, only AL hardcore supporters and apologists want them in the election.

#WeAreHadi #JusticeForHadi

I remember being in Zimbabwe in 1993 when Chris Hani was assassinated in an obvious attempt to derail the post-apartheid transition in South Africa. Fortunately, led by Nelson Mandela, the people of South Africa came together and frustrated the assassin’s plans. In the end it galvanized the peace process. This is a similar moment for Bangladesh.

Since until recently few have given @BJI_Official any realistic chance of winning the February elections and forming Bangladesh's next government, the party has largely avoided scrutiny of its detailed policy proposals and likely Cabinet selections. With polls now showing that a Jamaat victory is not out of the realm of possibility, there should be an equal focus on what a Jamaat government would look like. This would also help voters have a clearer picture of the alternatives that they have to choose between at election time.

This panel discussion on Bangladesh's economy was very enlightening, particularly the insightful commentary from @mushtaqkhan100. His critique of @albd1971 economic policy was the best rebuttal I have heard to the claims of Hasina's supporters. youtu.be/xU-0DIQ68ZE?si…

According to my source, ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th national polls, @NCP4BD , @ABPartyBD , Gano Odhikar Parishad (GOP), @UPBangladesh24 and Rastro Sangskar Andolan have agreed in principle to march together as an alliance.

🇧🇩 A Bangladesh court convicted ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity on Monday, sentencing her to death by hanging. Watch the video for more 👇

Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity ➡️ go.france24.com/6YX

🚨🇧🇩 Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been found guilty of crimes against humanity by a special tribunal and sentenced to death for ordering a brutal crackdown on student-led protests last year, in which the UN estimates up to 1,400 people died—mostly by gunfire from security forces.

The @EUinBangladesh said it supports Bangladesh’s transition under the @ChiefAdviserGoB toward democratic elections, welcoming Dr. Yunus’s leadership ahead of participatory, free and fair polls in February.

Dhaka boosts security after crude bombs target schools, a cathedral, and Grameen Bank amid turmoil involving the ousted @albd1971 .