Bangladesh, Jan. 13 -- Bangladeshs oldest political party – Awami League is visibly approaching extinction as most of its key figures are in several foreign countries, with its president Sheikh Hasina only making frantic bids in keeping the party artificially alive through limited presence on social media platforms – and occasional appearances on international – mainly Indian media outlets. Meanwhile, partys bigwigs, including its general secretary Obaidul Quader and other presidium members as well as former ministers – some of whom were big-mouthing and even boasting of being extremely efficient with international connections, are now competing in hiding their faces from Sheikh Hasina.

When the party is in dire n...