Bangladesh’s chief adviser called Monday for an integrated economic plan among Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and India’s northeastern states, citing opportunities in hydropower, healthcare and cross-border infrastructure. Professor Muhammad Yunus made the remarks during a meeting with Indira Rana, the deputy speaker of Nepal’s parliament, who is visiting Bangladesh for an event hosted by the Nepalese […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is no stranger to sharp rhetoric. But in recent remarks questioning the strategic legacy of India’s relationship with Bangladesh, he risks undermining a partnership that has, for over five decades, brought stability to the region and bound together two peoples who share culture, language and history. Sarma should look […]
The interim government’s decision to ban the Awami League, one of Bangladesh’s most significant political parties, is a direct threat to democratic principles. Announced Saturday under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act, the ban came in response to ongoing protests and public pressure, not a court verdict or completed trial. Yielding to street demands over legal procedure […]
In the wake of an unspeakable tragedy, Himanshi Narwal stood up and said the one thing India needed most to hear: “We don’t want people going against Muslims or Kashmiris. We want peace and only peace. Of course, we want justice.” For this act of bravery, delivered through tears and unimaginable grief, she was met […]
As tensions between India and Pakistan flare once again, the specter of conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors looms over South Asia. In this volatile environment, Bangladesh, geographically proximate and culturally intertwined with both nations, faces a critical diplomatic test. How Dhaka responds will not only shape its national security but also signal its maturity and […]
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 […]
