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Journalism in Bangladesh is Still Fighting for Its Voice
Following the mass uprising of 2024, many in Bangladesh thought that a fresh dawn would emerge over the nation's long-troubled media landscape. The overthrow of an…
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After July: A Fragile Transition, A Nation in Waiting
One of the most significant political upheavals in Bangladesh's recent history occurred during the July uprising, which took place only a year ago. After years of…
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Bangladesh and India’s New Strategic Dilemma
A new phase of distancing between Bangladesh and India has been brought on by recent changes in bilateral trade along their shared border. Although India has…
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Trump, Trade Wars, Tariffs, and A New World Order
Recently, we've seen many news headlines regarding US President Donald Trump's plans to reduce the federal government and eliminate funding for organisations like the United States…
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Gabbard’s Comments Do Not Indicate US is Particularly Concerned About Bangladesh
Tulsi Gabbard has not made any new statements; she has merely reiterated her stance, as well as that of the Trump administration, regarding Islamist extremists worldwide.…
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Is The Pendulum Swinging Too Fast Between Left, Centre and Right?
One of the biggest accomplishments for Bangladesh after the July uprising was the victory of the women's national football team at SAFF Women's Championship. Bangladesh has…
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India, US both need a stable Bangladesh
Before returning to Bangladesh and assuming the mantle of leading the interim government, Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, in an interview with India's NDTV, stated that…
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Conceit Comes Before The Fall
THE word ‘Razakar’ originates from Arabic and translates to ‘volunteer’ in English. On August 2, 1971, during the height of Bangladesh’s liberation war, the then-governor of…
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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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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…
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Quota Protest 2024: An Entity Showing Serious Cracks
The answer to this growing unrest was simple. The government is no stranger to angry students on the streets. Whether that be the earlier road safety…
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Saint or Interloper: Haas and US Foreign Policy
Recently news broke from confidential sources in diplomatic channels stating that the US ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, is resigning from the State Department as a…