Analysis
Bangladesh’s Big Election Gamble
Will the simultaneous holding of a parliamentary vote and a constitutional referendum stabilize or strain the country’s transition? Despite living through four national elections – each…
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Bangladesh’s Post-Hasina Foreign Policy Reset
Following Sheikh Hasina’s exit from power in August 2024, Bangladesh began reshaping its foreign policy, gradually moving away from its India-centric posture and pursuing a more…
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Bangladesh’s New Border Stance Signals a Shift in Its Approach to India
“Enough is enough”: Dhaka is taking a strong stand at the border as Bangladesh-India relations enter a new phase. Since the fall of Bangladesh’s former Prime…
Analysis
Myanmar’s Conflict Reaches the Doorstep of Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s Island
Boat transportation to the island has been suspended following gunfire from Myanmar, once again dragging Dhaka into its neighbor’s civil war. This February, I went on…
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The Deadly Border Between Bangladesh and India
The two nations are friendly neighbors. Why, then, do Indian troops so frequently use lethal force along the border? It was a typical day in April…