David Bergman

David Bergman

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Member since Oct 26, 2025

Justice Without Independence?

How the lack of independence undermined Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal -- and why the ICC may have offered a more credible path. This is Part Two of a series on the International Crimes Tribunal.

The Verdict Before the Verdict

The interim government recognized that the 1973 ICT Act needed reform, but the changes made fell well short of what fair trials require. This is Part One of a series on the International Crimes Tribunal.

What the EU Got Wrong About the Bangladesh Election

The failure of the observer mission to engage with the question of inclusiveness suggests a selective view of the elections

Something appears to have gone seriously wrong with Bangladesh's election dispute process

The absence of any election recounts, with requests allegedly refused, will allow grievances to fester

What Next for Dr Yunus?

A Yunus presidency could arguably benefit Bangladesh considerably. Despite domestic criticism from certain groups, he continues to command considerable respect internationally, and no other Bangladeshi figure possesses comparable global stature

Which Charter Reforms Are You Voting For? No One Knows.

The wording in the referendum question, set out in the four separate categories of reforms, only clearly match with 20 of the 47 numbered proposals set out in the July Charter

How the ICT’s Gratitude Makes the Court Controversial

In a few words of thanks, the ICT judges suggest partiality towards the prosecution side

The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Charges

From five charges to two: The shifting charges in the Hasina trial

11 Things You Need to Know About Enforced Disappearances and the Detention of Army Officers

Everything you wanted to know about the detention of the 15 army officers and the cases against them but were afraid to ask