Good governance is fundamental to the effective and efficient operation of any society or organization, particularly in the public sector. It lays the foundation for the responsible conduct of public affairs and the management of public resources, ensuring that the administration acts in the best interest of its citizens. The importance of good governance can […]
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, a member of the Bangladesh Parliament, who served as Land Minister up until January of this year, has built up a massive real estate empire in New York City and London, according to news reports. Chowdhury, also known as Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed, has 350 properties in London and at least five in New […]
Apple is strategically expanding its manufacturing footprint in India to reduce dependence on China, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities. This initiative began in 2017 when Karnataka’s IT minister, Priyank Kharge, engaged Apple to establish iPhone production in the state. Today, Apple’s suppliers, including Foxconn and Tata Electronics, are producing iPhones in Karnataka […]
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, is pushing for Starlink satellite internet services through talks with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The video conference, initiated by the Yunus administration, occurred the same day Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington. The discussions focused on Starlink’s potential to boost […]
The recent surge in violence against journalists in Bangladesh is alarming and demands immediate action from Muhammad Yunus and his interim government. Since the beginning of February, journalists have faced brutal assaults — from beatings with batons and hammers to newsroom invasions — simply for doing their jobs. Both police officers and political activists are […]
Indian security forces killed 31 Maoist rebels in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district during an anti-Maoist operation in Indravati National Park. Two security personnel were also killed, while two others were injured and evacuated for treatment.
The International Republican Institute (IRI), a U.S.-funded organization affiliated with the Republican Party, used taxpayer money to sponsor transgender dance performances and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) advocacy in Bangladesh, according to documents obtained by The Grayzone. The IRI, which focuses on promoting democracy abroad, conducted what it called the largest survey of […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regained control of Delhi’s capital district for the first time in 27 years, winning 48 of 70 seats. The victory is a boost for Modi after a disappointing national election last year. The opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, secured 22 seats, according […]
The destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Dhanmondi 32 residence is a tragic and alarming moment for Bangladesh. It is more than just the demolition of a building—it is the erasure of history, the desecration of national memory, and a dangerous descent into lawlessness. No matter how deep political divisions run, mob violence can never be […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long enjoyed warm ties with U.S. President Donald Trump, famously hugging him during past meetings and maintaining a close diplomatic rapport. Yet, despite their relationship, Modi has been unable to prevent the U.S. from deporting Indian migrants in record numbers.
