South East Asia

The New South Asian Equation: Does the Washington-Dhaka Military Axis Threaten Regional Equilibrium?

By moving away from its traditional stance of strict neutrality, Bangladesh’s temporary administration has introduced a quiet, unpredictable variable right on India’s eastern flank. In...

Friendship with Islamabad Is Dangerous for Bangladesh’s Security

The current government, following the path of the interim administration, appears increasingly eager to strengthen ties with Pakistan. However, many believe that deepening cooperation...

Militancy in Bangladesh: An Uncomfortable Reality and State Hypocrisy

Recent developments have brought an undeniable truth to the forefront. A confidential letter from police headquarters, the arrest of...

The President’s July Charter Order: Illegal and a Betrayal of the Constitution

Muhammad Yunus’s desperate power grab disguised as reform; illegal, exclusionary, and a direct assault on the 1972 Constitution. In a...

Dhaka University Hosts Turkish-Funded Medical Centre Opening Amid Political Attention

Turkish origin footballer Mesut Özil has arrived in Dhaka to inaugurate a medical centre at University of Dhaka. The...

Myanmar Conflict, US Influence, and Rising Security Risks for Bangladesh

Rising clashes in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, alleged US funding of rebel groups, and growing US–China rivalry are heightening security risks for Bangladesh. Analysts warn of election interference and threats to national sovereignty.

Why a Unilateral Election and the Rise of Extremism in Bangladesh Are Concerning for New Delhi

Bangladesh is moving toward an electoral framework in which there is a growing risk that the country’s largest political...

Why do people want to know the reason for opposing India—the very country from which Bangladesh’s rice, lentils, and electricity come, sustaining its people’s...

In recent times, an unsettling reality has begun to surface in Bangladeshi politics: a calculated attempt to package anti-India...