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Bangladesh in the New Cold War: Major Leaps by a Minor Power
By Hassan Ahmed Shovon
The country has shown diplomatic maturity and equipoise in its dealings with larger and rival powers.
2021 Was a Bad Year for Democracy in South Asia
By Niha Dagia
The pandemic made it easier for governments to justify authoritarian measures, including crackdowns on the media and excessive surveillance.
Bangladesh-Maldives Bilateral Bond Grows
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Dhaka’s extension of a $200-million loan to Maldives strengthens its image as a rising economic power.
How Can SMEs Spur Inclusive Growth in Bangladesh?
By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor
One key effort must be developing a robust financial sector that can facilitate access to affordable finance for the SME sector.
Is There Any Solution to Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis?
By Sebastian Strangio
The February coup has further complicated the potential return of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
Bangladesh at 50: On the Path to Becoming a Middle Power
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Despite the odds, Bangladesh has managed to remain neutral amid great power competition and notch rapid economic growth. But the next decade will bring even more challenges.
How Bangladesh’s Liberation Shook Up South Asia
By Mohamed Zeeshan
After 1971, there were expectations that South Asia would move on from religious nationalism – but the region has gone in the opposite direction.
Biden’s Exclusive Democracy Summit Disappoints
By Mohamed Zeeshan
By embracing some countries and excluding others, the US has squandered an opportunity to unite South Asia – at least ideologically – against Beijing.
The Unsung Indian Heroes of Bangladesh’s Liberation War
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Several police officers from Assam trained the Mukti Bahini in guerrilla warfare in the run-up to the war.
Bangladesh’s Identity Crisis: To Be or Not to Be Secular
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Fifty years after it gained its independence, Bangladesh’s commitment to secularism remains shaky.
Bangladesh’s Nuclear Power Plant: Economic Blackhole or Energy Backbone?
By Hussain Shazzad
Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has sparked intense debate, but it's hard to see a better option for the country.
A Thorn in Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
Fifty years after the Bangladesh liberation war, Pakistan remains reluctant to apologize for the horrific violence it unleashed on millions of Bangladeshis.