By any measure, war is a catastrophe. But for two nations where the average citizen earns less than $3,000 a year — India’s per capita income stands at $2,610, and Pakistan’s at $1,568 (World Bank, 2024 figures) — a full-scale military conflict is not just tragic, it is reckless self-harm. The 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, ignited […]
In a world where diplomacy is often mired in delay and indecision, former President Donald Trump has once again demonstrated his ability to intervene effectively in global crises, this time playing a key role in brokering a cease-fire between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan. Announced Saturday, the cease-fire followed four days of escalating drone strikes […]
The deadly attack near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, in which militants killed 26 people after segregating men from women and children, highlights a broader pattern of worsening violence and deep-rooted discontent in the region. While the attack is widely condemned, the incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of the Indian government’s current […]
As Southeast Asia prepares for a future shaped by demographic shifts, geopolitical tensions and evolving global supply chains, it is time for ASEAN to broaden its horizons. Bangladesh, a fast-growing South Asian nation with a robust manufacturing base and a young, dynamic workforce, presents a compelling case for membership in the regional bloc. In the […]
India’s abrupt decision to suspend multiple cross-border railway projects in Bangladesh, citing political unrest and worker safety concerns, risks undermining its own long-term strategic and economic interests in the region. With nearly $600 million in infrastructure now on pause, New Delhi is walking away from a corridor that has never been more critical for connecting […]
India may be positioned to benefit from growing trade tensions between the United States and China, as American companies look to diversify their supply chains, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Zetwerk, a Bangalore-based manufacturing network, has expanded rapidly since the U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018. The company now […]
Trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh, currently valued at about $700 million a year, is projected to grow to $3 billion within the next three years. This expected expansion, driven by new diplomatic and commercial engagement, could deliver real economic benefits to people across South Asia. For Bangladesh, the push to deepen ties with Pakistan is […]
In light of renewed diplomatic engagement between Bangladesh and Pakistan, the time is ripe for Pakistan to formally acknowledge and apologize for the atrocities committed during the 1971 war of independence. A sincere, unambiguous apology would not only serve as an act of moral responsibility but also create a pathway for healing, reconciliation and the […]
As the global trading landscape undergoes seismic shifts, few countries present as compelling a case for long-term economic partnership as Bangladesh. German firms, long known for their prudence and precision, now face a defining moment: whether to act decisively and tap into the vast potential of this emerging South Asian economy or risk falling behind […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus stirred controversy during his recent visit to China by stating the obvious: India’s northeastern states, often referred to as the “Seven Sisters,” are landlocked, with no direct access to the ocean. Yunus described Bangladesh as “the only guardian of the ocean” for the region. Though India responded with alarm, painting […]
