A report states that Bangladesh's legacy of dictatorial rule under former Army Chiefs Ziaur Rahman and Hussein Muhammad Ershad has left democratic politics severely impacted.
Between 1975 and 1990, the country witnessed two military regimes, which remain symbols of conspiracies that undermined democratic principles.
“darkness” that descended on the country in August 2024
The report highlights the painful legacy of autocratic rule, further worsened by recent events.
Author's summary: Bangladesh's crisis rooted in autocratic past.