Bangladesh stands at a crossroads: seize the promise of artificial intelligence, or watch the region’s digital revolution pass it by. The AI era will not wait. At its foundation lies infrastructure: robust, low-latency, locally hosted data centers. Without these digital engines, no country can hope to compete. Bangladesh is not ready. While the government’s “Digital […]
An ongoing heatwave combined with frequent power outages has made life unbearable for residents of Chittagong, as health risks grow and sleepless nights become the norm. On Sunday, the temperature in the city reached 35.2 degrees Celsius (95.4 Fahrenheit), while humidity levels surged to between 82 and 84 percent, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
