The deadly attack near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, in which militants killed 26 people after segregating men from women and children, highlights a broader pattern of worsening violence and deep-rooted discontent in the region. While the attack is widely condemned, the incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of the Indian government’s current […]
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 […]
Trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh, currently valued at about $700 million a year, is projected to grow to $3 billion within the next three years. This expected expansion, driven by new diplomatic and commercial engagement, could deliver real economic benefits to people across South Asia. For Bangladesh, the push to deepen ties with Pakistan is […]
Pakistan has every right to expect Afghanistan to take responsibility for its own citizens. Over the past week alone, more than 8,900 Afghans have been deported from Pakistan as part of an intensified campaign to repatriate illegal migrants, according to the UN Refugee Agency. This is not a surprise. Pakistan has been signaling its intent […]
A recent U.S. tariff hike of 104 percent on Chinese textile and clothing imports has opened a significant opportunity for emerging manufacturing nations—especially Bangladesh—to capture a larger share of the American market. As trade policy increasingly reshapes global supply chains, Bangladesh’s competitive labor costs, advanced textile infrastructure, and high-quality output place it in a strong […]
India’s top diplomat made headlines this week by declaring that no other nation “wishes Bangladesh well” more than India does. Yet, within days of that heartfelt sentiment, New Delhi pulled the plug on a critical transshipment facility — one that supported Bangladesh’s struggling export economy. At the Rising Bharat Summit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus met Thursday on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, offering a rare moment of diplomacy between the two neighbors at a time of regional flux and mutual anxieties about U.S. stability. It marked Modi’s first meeting with Yunus since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August […]
India and Bangladesh have sharply criticized recent reports by The New York Times, describing them as “misleading” and “factually incorrect,” reigniting global scrutiny of the publication’s journalistic practices — a concern that echoes past controversies involving the paper. This week, Bangladesh rejected a New York Times article that alleged a resurgence of Islamist extremism in […]
Former President Donald Trump has proposed implementing reciprocal tariffs that would match the rates other countries impose on U.S. exports, a move he says is aimed at promoting fair trade. The plan outlines specific tariff rates for a range of countries based on what they currently charge on American goods. Supporters argue the proposal would […]
Survivors of last week’s deadly earthquake in Myanmar are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with limited rescue efforts and dwindling resources prompting urgent calls for greater assistance from neighboring countries. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay and surrounding areas on Friday, toppling buildings and leaving thousands homeless. The full extent of the disaster remains unclear […]
