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 […]
India’s central government is facing growing criticism for failing to acknowledge or adequately respond to the country’s escalating middle-class debt crisis, which economists warn is undermining consumer demand and threatening the nation’s broader economic growth. The crisis is particularly visible among urban, salaried workers who make up India’s aspirational middle class. A Financial Times investigation […]
Bangladesh is standing at the edge of a dangerous cliff. Reports that at least three divisions of the Bangladesh Army, the 10th, 17th, and 24th, are being positioned to support a clandestine, U.S.-backed coalition inside Myanmar’s Rakhine State should raise serious alarm. Though these units are reportedly not engaging in combat, their involvement in logistics […]
Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday emphasized unity among all communities in Bangladesh, stating that despite differences in beliefs, religions and customs, everyone is part of one family. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, 84, of Chittagong, made the remarks while speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the ‘Sampriti Bhaban’ at the Dhaka International […]
The Pakistani government has a rare opportunity to drive transformative development in Balochistan through its stake in the massive Reko Diq copper and gold mine. With construction underway on what is expected to become one of the world’s largest copper-gold operations, federal and provincial authorities must act decisively to ensure that the province, Pakistan’s most […]
