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Bangladesh must reject the Rakhine humanitarian corridor before it becomes a national catastrophe

May 26, 2025

The proposed humanitarian corridor from Bangladesh into Myanmar’s Rakhine State may appear noble in intention, but beneath its humanitarian gloss lies a perilous path that threatens Bangladesh’s security, sovereignty and long-term national interest. Despite well-meaning international appeals, Dhaka must abandon this plan unequivocally and without delay. At its core, the corridor risks dragging Bangladesh into […]

India

Modi’s war talk is dangerous, not patriotic

May 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent vow that “no power on Earth” can stop India from punishing Pakistan for terrorism isn’t strength. It is reckless political theatre. At a rally in Bikaner, Modi dismissed global concerns about nuclear escalation, stating that India “will not be deterred by scaremongering about the use of atom bomb.” This is […]

India

Sharif should assert civilian supremacy, not celebrate military power

May 22, 2025

In the aftermath of Pakistan’s most serious military standoff with India in decades, the country has elevated Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, the highest military designation in the nation’s armed forces. While such recognition for defending national sovereignty is understandable, it also underscores a deeper problem Pakistan has yet […]

South Asia

Despite Modi ties, Trump tells Apple to invest in U.S. over India

May 21, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has called on Apple to prioritize American manufacturing over expanding its operations in India, telling CEO Tim Cook that the company should invest more heavily at home after years of building products in China. “I said to Tim, I said, ‘Tim, we treated you really good, we put up with all […]

Bangladesh

Remittances boost innovation and productivity in South Asia, study finds

May 18, 2025

Remittance inflows are playing a growing role in driving innovation and productivity in South Asia, according to a study examining their long-term economic impact. The report, titled Unveiling the Impact of Remittances on Productive Efficiencies, highlights how financial transfers from abroad are fueling more than just household consumption. They are increasingly linked to national economic […]

Bangladesh

Yunus urges regional economic strategy among South Asian neighbors

May 12, 2025

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 […]

India

Himanshi Narwal’s message honors her husband’s legacy more than hate ever could

May 12, 2025

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 […]

Bangladesh

In the India-Pakistan standoff, Bangladesh must be a steady voice for peace

May 11, 2025

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 […]

India

India and Pakistan are fighting the wrong war

May 11, 2025

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 […]

India

Trump deserves credit for helping to halt a dangerous war between India and Pakistan

May 11, 2025

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 […]