Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, a member of the Bangladesh Parliament, who served as Land Minister up until January of this year, has built up a massive real estate empire in New York City and London, according to news reports. Chowdhury, also known as Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed, has 350 properties in London and at least five in New […]
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, is pushing for Starlink satellite internet services through talks with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The video conference, initiated by the Yunus administration, occurred the same day Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington. The discussions focused on Starlink’s potential to boost […]
The recent surge in violence against journalists in Bangladesh is alarming and demands immediate action from Muhammad Yunus and his interim government. Since the beginning of February, journalists have faced brutal assaults — from beatings with batons and hammers to newsroom invasions — simply for doing their jobs. Both police officers and political activists are […]
The International Republican Institute (IRI), a U.S.-funded organization affiliated with the Republican Party, used taxpayer money to sponsor transgender dance performances and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) advocacy in Bangladesh, according to documents obtained by The Grayzone. The IRI, which focuses on promoting democracy abroad, conducted what it called the largest survey of […]
The destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Dhanmondi 32 residence is a tragic and alarming moment for Bangladesh. It is more than just the demolition of a building—it is the erasure of history, the desecration of national memory, and a dangerous descent into lawlessness. No matter how deep political divisions run, mob violence can never be […]
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its political evolution. As the country seeks a future rooted in transparency, accountability, and democratic integrity, it must decisively reject figures like Tarique Rahman. His history of corruption, violent politics, and exile-driven leadership render him unfit to shape the nation’s trajectory. A new Bangladesh must move beyond dynastic […]
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, signals significant shifts in U.S. foreign policy with potential repercussions for Bangladesh. Trump’s “America First” approach is expected to influence various aspects of the bilateral relationship, including trade, political dynamics, and regional alliances. Under the previous Trump administration, […]
Bangladesh faces a critical decision that could define its future prosperity, food security, and ecological stability. China’s plan to construct a colossal hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River—a river that becomes the Brahmaputra as it flows into India and Bangladesh—threatens to upend the water systems relied upon by millions. This project, poised to become […]
