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Deep-rooted political challenges in Bangladesh: American think tank

Opinion —1 August, 2024 11:06

The streets of Dhaka are less heated and violent than they were two weeks ago following a severe crackdown on dissent, including the imposition of a curfew…

Deep-rooted political challenges in Bangladesh: American think tank

India wins rights to Mongla Port outpacing China

India has scored a strategic win by securing the operating rights…

India wins rights to Mongla Port outpacing China
Deep roots of Bangladesh’s crisis

Bangladesh saw a mass student protest against job quotas which…

Deep roots of Bangladesh’s crisis

Hasina’s crackdown rains carnage on Bangladesh

Hasina’s crackdown rains carnage on Bangladesh

For those watching from outside, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh presents a compelling story who divided the nation of 170 million people through ‘deeply’ entrenched…

What the student protests mean for Hasina

What the student protests mean for Hasina

At least seven students were killed and scores injured across Bangladesh in the last three days, as protests over a quota system for government jobs continued on several campuses around…

Why we need free mass media

Why we need free mass media

Media is the reflection of human civilisation. The mass-media is leaving a mark on the chest of civilisation by highlighting the events that happen in our daily life. Media has a close…

Another chilling chapter in American politics

Another chilling chapter in American politics

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, which opens a dark new chapter in America’s cursed story of political violence, shook a nation already deeply estranged during one…

Bangladesh’s act to Sino-Indian turning difficult

Bangladesh’s act to Sino-Indian turning difficult

Bangladesh’s foreign policy features a careful balancing act between the two regional powerhouse, India and China. Aimed at maximising economic benefits while maintaining strategic…

China and Bangladesh cooperate toward a 'better future'

China and Bangladesh cooperate toward a 'better future'

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is paying an official visit to China from Monday to Wednesday. This is Sheikh Hasina's fifth visit to…

Hasina's China trip to 'reshape' India-Bangladesh relations

Hasina's China trip to 'reshape' India-Bangladesh relations

While bilateral visits are common between neighbouring countries, any leader’s visit to China often raises speculations and concerns. Prime Minister Hasina’s visit is no…

Awami League replaces people’s power with money and muscle

Awami League replaces people’s power with money and muscle

The rulling Awami League has replaced the people’s power in Bangladesh with money and muscle power through day-to-day operations over the last one and half decade, according…

Chinese nationals lure Bangladeshi women into 'sex slavery'

Chinese nationals lure Bangladeshi women into 'sex slavery'

In 2019, it was reported that over 600 poor Pakistani girls were sold as brides to Chinese men over a period of nearly two years. Now, a sinister wave of deception is sweeping through…

Silent 'assassination' of Khaleda Zia 

Silent 'assassination' of Khaleda Zia 

For years the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been languishing in prison. Even though the 78-year-old former Prime Minister, bedridden…

US paying ‘price’ for criticising Hasina’s autocratic rule

US paying ‘price’ for criticising Hasina’s autocratic rule

In a significant departure from its long-standing tradition of using American-made Boeing aircraft, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Bangladesh’s national air carrier, recently decided…

Modi-Hasina should worry about China

Modi-Hasina should worry about China

The inherent strength of India-Bangladesh relationship was once again in evidence as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, decided to visit New Delhi days after attending…

Bangladesh must not give India train transit

Bangladesh must not give India train transit

During Sheikh Hasina’s recent Delhi visit, a significant development took place that might throw Bangladesh’s national security under the proverbial bus. Dhaka, in principle,…

Burma conspires to invade St Martin’s Island

Burma conspires to invade St Martin’s Island

  Burma has been showing signs of its notorious ambition of invading St Martin’s Island in Bangladesh. For the last several days, Burma has been continuing to shoot trawlers…