Bangladesh Chaos Reframes Hasina's Legacy: From 'Dictator' to 'Stabiliser'?

• Post-August 2024 Bangladesh faces escalating violence, arson, and institutional collapse after Sheikh Hasina's ousting.
• The narrative on Hasina's legacy is shifting from a 'dictator' who centralized power to a 'stabiliser' who prevented state collapse.
• Critics argue Western 'context-blind activism' judged Bangladesh like Denmark, ignoring its fragile history and the lack of a liberal alternative.
• Hasina is now seen by some as crucial for containing radical groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and maintaining civil-military balance.
• The current chaos and rise of radical elements are leading observers to view the 'stability' of the Hasina era with new pragmatism.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's post-Hasina chaos forces a re-evaluation of her controversial, yet stabilizing, rule.