Tarique Rahman’s anticipated return to Bangladesh, recently confirmed by senior leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is being portrayed by supporters as a turning point in national politics. But given his history of corruption convictions and his role in orchestrating political violence, his re-entry raises serious concerns for Bangladesh’s democratic future, particularly in a […]
Bangladesh’s interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has directed local governments to crack down on disorder as the country prepares for elections in early February. Officials said surveillance will increase on flash processions and illegal gatherings, and local authorities were told to respond more aggressively to unrest. The move follows an attack in Rajbari’s Goalanda, […]
At least 20 people were injured in Boalmari Upazila of Faridpur after a horse suspected of being rabid went on a violent rampage over the past two days, attacking residents with bites and kicks. The incident came to light Sunday morning around 7 a.m. when the horse charged at people near College Road and a […]
Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has acknowledged that Bangladesh’s law and order situation has “slightly deteriorated,” citing recent unrest in Rajbari and Hathazari. His admission is a rare recognition from the government that it has fallen short in ensuring safety. Five people have been detained over the Rajbari violence, and Chowdhury has promised accountability […]
War has shaped human history, but the motivations behind it are varied. Anthropologists and evolutionary scientists argue that the roots of war lie in a mix of survival strategies, social pressures, and cultural practices. The following nine reasons highlight why groups often go to war, based on research into both our evolutionary past and human […]
War is often seen as a defining feature of human history, but its origins remain hotly debated. Some scholars argue that warfare is deeply rooted in our evolutionary past, while others claim it is a recent by-product of agriculture and complex societies. At the center of this debate lies a crucial question: why do men […]
Donald Trump’s approach to India strained ties not just through economics but by undercutting years of diplomatic trust. His administration leaned on coercive tactics, expecting New Delhi to fall in line on U.S. priorities like isolating Russia or reducing ties with Iran and China. Instead, India doubled down on strategic autonomy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reviving India’s traditional policy of nonalignment as relations with the United States deteriorate under President Donald Trump’s second term. Modi was once seen as a close partner of Trump, but is now managing rising tensions over steep U.S. tariffs and criticism of India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. This week, […]
The violence in Hathazari that left over 100 injured was not just tragic; it was preventable. Authorities failed to act on clear warning signs surrounding the Jashn-e-Julus procession and rising tensions near the madrasa. When a Facebook post sparked outrage, there was no plan in place to de-escalate or protect civilians. That failure demands accountability. […]
At least 100 people were injured Saturday night during a violent clash between students of a Hathazari-based Islamic seminary and Sunni supporters, authorities in Bangladesh said. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when students from Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Uloom Muinul Islam Madrasah allegedly attacked buses carrying Sunni devotees returning from a Jashn-e-Julus religious procession, police […]
