Remittance inflows are playing a growing role in driving innovation and productivity in South Asia, according to a study examining their long-term economic impact. The report, titled Unveiling the Impact of Remittances on Productive Efficiencies, highlights how financial transfers from abroad are fueling more than just household consumption. They are increasingly linked to national economic […]
The recent India-Pakistan conflict revealed a troubling collapse in standards across Indian newsrooms. In a climate of nationalism and competitive pressure, many mainstream outlets broadcast fabricated or unverified stories, misleading millions. As reported in The New York Times (“How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War,” May 17, 2025), respected networks abandoned […]
Luxury brands are finding it difficult to expand in India, despite the country’s fast-growing economy and population of 1.4 billion. India currently has only three Louis Vuitton stores, while mainland China has more than 60. Annual luxury sales in India total around $1 billion, compared with $45 billion in China, according to consulting firm Bain […]
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads: seize the promise of artificial intelligence, or watch the region’s digital revolution pass it by. The AI era will not wait. At its foundation lies infrastructure: robust, low-latency, locally hosted data centers. Without these digital engines, no country can hope to compete. Bangladesh is not ready. While the government’s “Digital […]
An ongoing heatwave combined with frequent power outages has made life unbearable for residents of Chittagong, as health risks grow and sleepless nights become the norm. On Sunday, the temperature in the city reached 35.2 degrees Celsius (95.4 Fahrenheit), while humidity levels surged to between 82 and 84 percent, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. […]
Bangladesh’s chief adviser called Monday for an integrated economic plan among Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and India’s northeastern states, citing opportunities in hydropower, healthcare and cross-border infrastructure. Professor Muhammad Yunus made the remarks during a meeting with Indira Rana, the deputy speaker of Nepal’s parliament, who is visiting Bangladesh for an event hosted by the Nepalese […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is no stranger to sharp rhetoric. But in recent remarks questioning the strategic legacy of India’s relationship with Bangladesh, he risks undermining a partnership that has, for over five decades, brought stability to the region and bound together two peoples who share culture, language and history. Sarma should look […]
The interim government’s decision to ban the Awami League, one of Bangladesh’s most significant political parties, is a direct threat to democratic principles. Announced Saturday under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act, the ban came in response to ongoing protests and public pressure, not a court verdict or completed trial. Yielding to street demands over legal procedure […]
In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, Himanshi Narwal stood up and said the one thing India needed most to hear: “We don’t want people going against Muslims or Kashmiris. We want peace and only peace. Of course, we want justice.” For this act of bravery, delivered through tears and unimaginable grief, she was met […]
As tensions between India and Pakistan flare once again, the specter of conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors looms over South Asia. In this volatile environment, Bangladesh, geographically proximate and culturally intertwined with both nations, faces a critical diplomatic test. How Dhaka responds will not only shape its national security but also signal its maturity and […]
