Showing questions for December 25, 2025
- Total: 13 questions
Question 11 Dec 25, 2025
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Which political party in Bangladesh has been banned under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2025?
Awami LeagueThe Awami League, led by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been banned under the revised Anti-Terrorism Act 2025. This ban prevents the party and its affiliated organizations from participating in the upcoming February 2026 elections until the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) concludes trials of its leaders and activists. The interim government, headed by Chief Adviser Mohammed Yunus, implemented this ban following the 'July Uprising' in 2024, which resulted in Hasina’s government being overthrown. The United Nations has reported that around 1,400 people were killed by security forces during those protests. A group of U.S. lawmakers has expressed serious concern over this ban, calling it inconsistent with democratic principles and freedom of association.
Question 12 Dec 25, 2025
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What major unresolved issues remain between the U.S. and Ukraine in their 20-point peace proposal?
Territorial control in Donbas and management of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plantThe U.S. and Ukraine have reached consensus on most points of a 20-point plan aimed at ending the war, but two critical issues remain unresolved: territorial control in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (Donbas) and the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Ukraine insists on a referendum for any territorial compromise and demands demilitarization and international peacekeepers in contested zones. Regarding ZNPP, the U.S. proposed a tripartite joint venture with equal stakes for Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., but Ukraine countered with a U.S.-Ukraine joint venture where America could distribute its share—potentially to Russia. These sticking points reflect deep mistrust of Russia’s commitments and the need for Ukrainian public approval through democratic mechanisms.
Question 13 Dec 25, 2025
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What did U.S. lawmakers urge Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure regarding the February 2026 elections?
Inclusive electionsIn a letter dated December 24, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers—including Reps. Gregory Meeks, Bill Huizenga, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Julie Johnson—urged Chief Adviser Mohammed Yunus to guarantee 'inclusive elections' in Bangladesh. They emphasized that banning political parties like the Awami League violates fundamental rights such as freedom of association and collective political participation. The lawmakers cited concerns over the flawed 2018 and 2024 elections and the potential misuse of the International Crimes Tribunal. They advocated for due process focused on individuals rather than blanket bans, stressing that all parties must be allowed to participate so that the Bangladeshi people’s voices are fairly represented at the ballot box.