Bangladesh’s decades-long “battle of begums” era has ended, and a new power centre has emerged in Dhaka. With Sheikh Hasina in exile and Khaleda Zia no more, the country is witnessing a political shift that would have seemed improbable even two years ago. After decades of dominance by its two most powerful women leaders, Bangladesh has now democratically elevated a man to its top office: BNP scion Tarique Rahman, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the nation’s politics.
Tarique Rahman took oath on Tuesday, becoming Bangladesh’s first male Prime Minister in 35 years.
