Commentary & opinion
Commentary on governance, democracy, security and Bangladesh’s place in the world — first published by CGS, or republished from other outlets and clearly labelled.
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In an essentially uncontested election on January 7, the incumbent prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, and her party, the Bangladesh Awami League (BAL), returned to…
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At least two world leaders were delighted by the outcome of Bangladesh’s elections on Jan. 7. One is, of course, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who…
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The rebel forces involved in heavy fighting in northern Myanmar following the unprecedented ‘Operation 1027’ of late October have continued their momentum, with the Three Brotherhood…
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Bangladesh is poised to transition from being the least developed country in 2026. The achievement holds significant importance for the nation. However, this endeavour is full…
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For 32 consecutive years, Chinese foreign ministers have been going to Africa for their first diplomatic trip early in January each year. According to China's Foreign…
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With a fourth consecutive win in yet another uncompetitive race, the Awami League is on a path to destroy any opposition and dissent for good. The…
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The impending demise of Myanmar’s military junta illustrates that autocracies can be brittle and that democratic transitions can be resumed. But even though resistance forces will…
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In the last month, India's neighbor Bangladesh's general election has drawn attention in many parts of the world. It is not just because the ruling party…
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IN BANGLADESH, the actual newspaper is undetermined as there are many shady portals. Currently, only a handful of print media publish authentic reports. To gain insight…
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Bangladesh, a South Asian country with a rich history and a population of over 160 million, has achieved significant progress in recent decades despite the changing…
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to roll to a fourth consecutive term as the gutted opposition boycotts what it calls an unfair election. There is…
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TECHNO-CENTRALITY is a widespread phenomenon in post-colonial states, the heart of geopolitics, and the driver of geo-economics. In today’s era, technological advancement creates a hierarchy that…
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As Bangladesh anticipates its graduation from LDC status in 2026, it is crucial to closely examine the nation’s potential regarding diplomatic relations and foreign direct investment…
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Bangladesh’s politics were extremely volatile throughout 2023 in anticipation of the general election scheduled for January 7, 2024. One of the defining features of Bangladesh’s domestic…
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Several weeks after the stunning ‘Operation 1027’ by insurgents of the Three Brotherhood Alliance in Northern Myanmar, the embattled military junta, which calls itself the State…
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While the stage-managed show described as an "election" is a few days away and not a single vote has been cast, Sheikh Hasina and her party's…
