Looking visibly tired at his rally on Tuesday, Rafal Trzaskowski of the ruling centre-right Civic Platform, stood on a platform at Krakow's central Market Square amid a large crowd cheering his name, blue European flags fluttering beside the white-and-red Polish ones.
Zia's return on Tuesday came at a critical juncture for Bangladesh, which has been governed by an interim administration since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a student-led uprising.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly working to sink Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bid for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee. Pelosi is making calls to support Rep. Gerry Connolly in this contest, indicating her political capital is heavily invested in defeating Ocasio-Cortez. The competition will be decided soon, and Pelosi's public backing of Connolly represents a strategic push to maintain influence as Democrats target regaining control of Congress.
The rally in Dhaka by Hasina's party was to commemorate the death of a party activist, which sparked a mass protest against former military dictator H.M. Ershad. This day symbolizes the ongoing struggle for democracy in Bangladesh, showcasing the historical significance of Hasina's party and their tumultuous relationship with the political landscape. While celebrating, they faced opposition from rival political factions, signaling deep divisions in the country's political fabric.
