International - Voices For Democracy

Moderator VFDSeptember 29, 2024

In recent days, the water level in the Teesta River has been rising due to heavy rainfall. Yesterday, India released nearly 11,000 cubic meters per second (cumecs) of water in two phases from the Gajoldoba Barrage without prior notice to Bangladesh. According to Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, they were not informed in advance […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 28, 2024

Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, addressed the United Nations, urging international support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. In his speech, Yunus stressed the importance of building an inclusive democracy based on the rule of law, transparency, and accountability. Yunus highlighted his government’s ongoing reforms, including independent commissions to reform public administration, law enforcement, […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 28, 2024

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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has reassured Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus that Bangladesh can “count on Europe’s support” as the country advances its reform initiatives. The assurance was made during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) yesterday. Von der Leyen emphasized the […]

Moderator VFDSeptember 26, 2024

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Chief Advisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 24. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the need to revitalize bilateral cooperation between their countries. […]

VFDAugust 16, 2024

Demonstration in Berlin, Germany: Bangladeshi Students Protest in Front of Indian Embassy Against False Rumors Spread by Indian Media. After the student revolution on 05th August 2024, the Indian media spread a lot of false propaganda against Bangladesh. Several fact-checking organizations have identified these claims as rumors and published their findings. A few of them […]

VFDJanuary 9, 2024

The 76-year-old has been ruling the South Asian country with an iron fist since 2009, and she has now won a fifth term. However, large parts of the opposition boycotted the vote, and voter turnout was only 40%.

VFDJanuary 8, 2024

Sheikh Hasina has secured a fifth term in Bangladesh. Voter turnout was below 50%. The opposition called the election unfair.

VFDJanuary 7, 2024

I Found the North Korea Model Here: British observer : Jez Coulson

VFDJanuary 7, 2024

Will Bangladesh Become a One-Party State?

VFDDecember 23, 2023

In January, Bangladesh will elect a new government, but the incumbent prime minister is suppressing the opposition. Where is the country headed?

India Releases Water from Teesta River Without Prior Notice to Bangladesh Amid Heavy Rainfall

Professor Muhammad Yunus Calls for Global Support in Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition

Ursula von der Leyen Assures Bangladesh of Europe’s Continued Support for Reform

Pakistan Expresses Interest in Revitalizing Relations with Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Students Protest at Indian Embassy in Berlin

Sheikh Hasina wins controversial election in Bangladesh – but her legitimacy is weakened

Opposition boycotts election: Fifth term for Bangladesh’s authoritarian prime minister

British Observer Compares Bangladesh’s Election System to North Korea

Controversial Parliamentary Election

From the Poorhouse to the Economic Miracle: The Special Rise of Bangladesh