“The Hasina regime was corrupt and inefficient, which led to its fall,” said a young businessman, who has decided to leave Bangladesh. Though the BNP had reservations about several provisions of the referendum, Tarique had campaigned for a "yes" vote in favour of the referendum. His mother, Khaleda Zia, was convicted in corruption cases by the Hasina regime and spent several years in jail. “Given the dynamics between the two families, it is doubtful whether Tarique will allow the Hasina-led Awami League to return to Bangladesh politics,” said a veteran journalist. Addressing the concerns of Gen-ZTarique will have to deliver on the expectations of Gen-Z, who played a key role in the movement that led to the fall of the Hasina regime.

Source: The Telegraph February 13, 2026 20:54 UTC