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 […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus stirred controversy during his recent visit to China by stating the obvious: India’s northeastern states, often referred to as the “Seven Sisters,” are landlocked, with no direct access to the ocean. Yunus described Bangladesh as “the only guardian of the ocean” for the region. Though India responded with alarm, painting […]
Bangladesh is standing at the edge of a dangerous cliff. Reports that at least three divisions of the Bangladesh Army, the 10th, 17th, and 24th, are being positioned to support a clandestine, U.S.-backed coalition inside Myanmar’s Rakhine State should raise serious alarm. Though these units are reportedly not engaging in combat, their involvement in logistics […]
Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday emphasized unity among all communities in Bangladesh, stating that despite differences in beliefs, religions and customs, everyone is part of one family. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, 84, of Chittagong, made the remarks while speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the ‘Sampriti Bhaban’ at the Dhaka International […]
A Bangladeshi court issued an arrest warrant Sunday for a former United Kingdom minister over allegations of unlawful land acquisition in a residential area outside Dhaka, authorities said. Tulip Siddiq, 41, of London, was named alongside her mother, Sheikh Rehana, and her aunt, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in a case brought by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption […]
The once-rare storm tides that battered Bangladesh every century could become a deadly norm every decade — or even more often — by century’s end. With sea levels rising and tropical cyclones intensifying under a warming climate, the country faces a sharply escalating threat to lives, livelihoods and infrastructure. Recent scientific projections show a tenfold […]
