New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- The fall of a government does not establish the righteousness of its successors. Bangladesh's political transition must be judged by whether citizens receive fair treatment, allegations withstand scrutiny, and those exercising authority remain accountable. These standards matter most when the desire to punish political opponents threatens to overwhelm the obligation to establish facts.

A report published by The Business Standard on October 31, 2026 provides a reason for concern. According to the report, police investigators concluded that medical documents submitted in an attempted-murder case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others were forged. They found no evidence supporting the complainant's claim...