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Dhaka Fall 2.0
The recent events in Bangladesh that may be dubbed as Dhaka Fall 2.0 have sparked comparisons with the historic Dhaka Fall of 1971, a pivotal moment…
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Sheikh Hasina’s Fall in Bangladesh Shows History’s Cruel Irony
The ousting of the leader marks the end of a period characterised by the kind of oppression her father fought against in Bangladesh’s birth An unexpected…
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Hasina’s Downfall May Create New Opportunities in Bangladesh for China
The ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may upset the fragile balance she established between her country and India, China and the United States. India,…
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The Culture War of Bangladesh: A Post-Uprising Analysis
For the last decade and a half, Awami League (AL) had single-handedly strangled the cultural narrative of the country. The liberals of the country welcomed it…
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Misinformation Campaigns and The Future of Bangladesh-India Relations
After the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last week, Bangladesh was thrown into a critical state of instability and uncertainty. There was no government…
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Haniyeh Assassination: A Move to Destabilise the Political Future of Hamas?
Haniyeh imposed order, reduced chaos, and restored stability, relentlessly pursuing to broker a ceasefire deal, now delayed interminably. The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, 62, the chairman…
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After Hasina: Cautious Optimism for Bangladesh’s Future
The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat for the Bangladeshi youth. However, many challenges lie ahead. By all quantifiable measures, Bangladesh’s now deposed…
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Bangladesh at A Critical Post-Hasina Crossroads
Conservative religious parties like Jamaat-e-Islami may seize on power vacuum to stoke religious, ethnic and other divisions Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist for…
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Myanmar’s Junta has Suffered A Humiliating Military Defeat. Could It be A Turning Point in The War?
My recent research trip to the Thai town of Mae Sot on the Myanmar border coincided with two big events. The heavens opened for several days…
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Nurturing and Destroying Democracy: The Two Sides of Bangladesh’s Ousted Awami League
The word “Awami,” which derives from the Arabic noun “Awam,” means “of the people” in Bangla. The word is found in many languages, including Azerbaijani, Farsi,…
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Bangladesh’s Protests Explained: What Led to PM’s Ouster and The Challenges That Lie Ahead
What sparked the demonstrations in Bangladesh? The protests stem from long-running resentment over a quota system that saw 56% of government positions in Bangladesh reserved for…
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An Ambassador’s Legacy
By the time the former US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, concluded his term, the nation was already a powder keg. Just a few days after…