Maruf Hasan

Maruf Hasan is an investigative journalist based in Dhaka who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, Reuters, AFP, Al Jazeera Mubasher, Anadolu Agency and Dawn.

The promises and pitfalls of the Makkah Pact for Bangladesh

As Bangladesh mulls joining Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia’s in their collective defence deal, it risks a fallout in its relationship with India

By Maruf Hasan

/ 9 Oct 2026

The promises and pitfalls of the Makkah Pact for Bangladesh

Resentment simmers in Bangladesh as the BNP stalls reforms

Tarique Rahman’s administration has let several reform ordinances lapse, despite campaign promises from the BNP to prevent a return to authoritarian governance structures

By Maruf Hasan

/ 7 May 2026

Resentment simmers in Bangladesh as the BNP stalls reforms