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Bangladesh Balances Energy Needs With Climate, Conservation
By Julhas Alam, Al-Emrun and Sibi Arasu
While the coal-fired Rampal power plant will generate 1,320 megawatts of electricity it will destroy mangrove forests, a natural barrier against climate change.
US National Security Strategy 2022: The View From Bangladesh
By Ayesha Binte Towhid
The increasingly stark language of competition with China will alarm countries like Bangladesh, who want to remain friendly with both sides.
Bangladesh’s Opposition Mobilizes Against the Government
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The economic crisis has provided the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party with a stick to beat the ruling Awami League.
Chinese Moves Complicate India-Bangladesh Dispute Over Teesta
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Dhaka is in a dilemma; while a deal with India on the Teesta River remains elusive, Beijing wants it to make up its mind on a Chinese project on the river.
Brunei’s Sultan Made His First Visit to Bangladesh
By Kamal Uddin Ahmed
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah’s visit to Bangladesh this week was part of a broader attempt to boost cooperation between the two nations.
New Islamist Militant Outfit Emerges in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Seven members of al-Qaida-affiliated Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya were arrested recently.
Hasina’s Pitch for Solving the Rohingya Crisis
By Kamal Uddin Ahmed
Bangladesh’s prime minister highlighted the issue in her UNGA speech. Will anyone listen?
Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout
By Associated Press
Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.
Bangladesh’s Hilsa Fish Diplomacy
By Prarthana Sen
Every year, India’s Durga Puja festivities see a surge in demand for the fish from Bangladesh.
Inflation, Unrest Challenge Bangladesh’s ‘Miracle Economy’
By Julhas Alam
Although Bangladesh’s situation is nowhere nearly as severe as Sri Lanka's, it faces similar troubles: excessive spending, corruption and cronyism, and a weakening trade balance.
Tensions Escalate Along Bangladesh-Myanmar Border
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Shelling from Myanmar into the Bangladeshi side of the border has increased in recent weeks, resulting in death and injuries to Rohingya.
A Teesta River Water-Sharing Deal Is Critical for Bangladesh-India Ties
By P.K. Balachandran
Brushing the issue under the carpet would be unwise for the long-term health of the relationship.