A New Start for Bangladesh? w/ Abdul Quddus

Two years ago, the regime in Bangladesh collapsed after 15 years of widespread corruption and authoritarian rule.In the wake of the revolution, an expert committee conducted an in-depth analysis, revealing the mechanisms of corruption and abuse of power within the fallen regime. Based on these findings, the committee proposed constitutional amendments.In 2026, the first elections since the revolution were held. Will this be the year Bangladesh gets a fresh start?In this episode, we talk with South Asia expert Abdul Quddus from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. He discusses the political landscape in Bangladesh, corruption, and the way forward following the world's first Gen Z-led revolution.Hosts: Jonas Veland, Kaja GuttormsgaardAudio, video, and music: Kristoffer LislegaardClick to watch video version on Youtube