In the aftermath of Pakistan’s most serious military standoff with India in decades, the country has elevated Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, the highest military designation in the nation’s armed forces. While such recognition for defending national sovereignty is understandable, it also underscores a deeper problem Pakistan has yet […]
Former President Donald Trump has called on Apple to prioritize American manufacturing over expanding its operations in India, telling CEO Tim Cook that the company should invest more heavily at home after years of building products in China. “I said to Tim, I said, ‘Tim, we treated you really good, we put up with all […]
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink officially launched in Bangladesh on Tuesday, offering high-speed, uninterrupted internet access across the country. The service, available nationwide, begins at 4,200 taka ($35) per month for the ‘Residence Lite’ package, with a premium ‘Starlink Residence’ plan priced at 6,000 taka. Both packages require a one-time payment of 47,000 taka for […]
The United States and Bangladesh have begun formal discussions on a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move expected to strengthen bilateral trade and shift global supply chains toward more stable partners. The agreement, if finalized, would eliminate high tariffs on Bangladeshi exports — especially in the key garment sector — while anchoring the South […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Kashmir was intended as a show of strength and deterrence. But a closer examination of the regional fallout and strategic responses suggests the operation may have backfired, ultimately strengthening Pakistan’s internal cohesion, reinforcing its military’s strategic calculus, […]
India’s decision to restrict the import of Bangladeshi goods through its northeastern land ports marks a troubling shift in regional trade policy. The new measures, which block the entry of ready-made garments and other key exports from Bangladesh via land, risk undermining years of progress in bilateral economic integration and regional connectivity. This approach not […]
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 […]
