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 […]
Food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will be cut off by the end of November without urgent funding, according to the World Food Programme. Carl Skau, WFP deputy executive director, said the refugees are entirely dependent on humanitarian support and face severe consequences if assistance ends. The agency needs $60 million over the next […]
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States surged 21.66% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2025, reaching $4.98 billion, according to trade data. The growth far outpaced the overall U.S. apparel import rise of 4.96%, which totaled $45.80 billion globally. In quantity, U.S. imports of Bangladeshi garments increased 20.33%, while unit prices climbed 1.11%. […]
The repeated attacks on the Jatiya Party office in Bijoynagar highlight a growing failure in law enforcement. On Friday evening, protesters once again vandalized and set fire to a major political office in the heart of the Bangladesh capital. This followed a public demonstration that should have prompted a strong and visible police presence. Instead, […]
The Jatiya Party central office in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar was set on fire and vandalized Friday evening during a protest march by Gono Odhikar Parishad. Police said the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m., shortly after protesters burned tires at Shahbagh intersection and moved toward the office. Sub-Inspector Sajjad Hossain of Ramna police station said a group […]
A recent Foreign Affairs article by Kurt M. Campbell and Jake Sullivan calls for a formal U.S.-India alliance, outlining a five-pillar framework spanning technology, defense and economic cooperation. While framed as a mutually beneficial partnership, the article reflects subtle patterns of Western hegemony and strategic lecturing. It positions India as a partner needing guidance, urging […]
Internal divisions within the Donald J. Trump administration are complicating efforts to repair strained U.S.-India relations. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer proposed a trade deal including major Indian tariff cuts, President Trump rejected it, demanding India reduce Russian oil imports. Meanwhile, Trump adviser Peter Navarro has escalated tensions […]
