Bangladesh in Political Turmoil as Ex-Prime Minister Faces Trial Amid Nationwide Lockdown

Bangladesh stands at a crossroads of escalating political violence and upheaval as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces charges of crimes against humanity related to last year’s deadly protests. This trial, conducted by a special tribunal under an interim government hostile to Hasina’s long rule, has triggered nationwide “lockdowns,” widespread disruptions, and violent unrest.Why Is Bangladesh’s Political Crisis a Warning Sign for America?At first glance, this might seem like a distant South Asian struggle far removed from American soil. But the implications run deeper. Bangladesh’s instability jeopardizes regional security and economic partnerships critical to U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific. The...