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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on the BNP’s Vision for Bangladesh
By Shahadat Swadhin
The BNP’s secretary general says the party sees the mass uprising of July-August 2024 as “the emergence of a new opportunity to transform Bangladesh into a democratic state.”
With Start of Trilateral Hydropower Trade, South Asia Begins Historic Cooperation
By Birat Anupam
Regional cooperation received a boost with the inauguration of a project that will see Nepali hydropower supplied to Bangladesh via the Indian power grid.
International Spotlight on Bangladesh as Rohingya Leader’s Case Heads to the UN
By Shafiur Rahman
The case of Dil Mohammed, a prominent Rohingya spokesperson currently detained by Bangladeshi authorities, will be examined by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
The Political Instrumentalization of Bangladesh’s Hindu Community
By Shahadat Hossain
Rather than addressing the challenges faced by Hindus, political parties – particularly the Awami League – have a history of politicizing their struggles.
What a Second Trump Presidency Means for Bangladesh
By Md. Himel Rahman
The upcoming change in the U.S. administration is likely to affect Bangladesh's politics, economy, climate change adaptation, and more.
Hasina’s Failed Pursuit of the China Model
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The ousted Bangladeshi prime minister failed to replicate China’s success for two critical reasons: ideological disconnect and economic decline.
Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?
By Saqlain Rizve
Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.
Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future
By Shahadat Swadhin
“We seek a political framework grounded in dignity, responsibility, and compassion.”
Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era: Between Hype and Reality
By Shahadat Hossain
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.
With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
The Repression of Muslim Identity and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political landscape of the country since independence.
The Many Obstacles in the Way of Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction
By Saqlain Rizve
While the former prime minister’s trial and conviction are legally possible, there are political, institutional and societal challenges.