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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.
Harris vs. Trump: If Asia Could Vote in the US Election
By The Diplomat
For 13 Asia-Pacific countries, we ask: Would the government prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president?
Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence
By Saqlain Rizve
Is banning student politics the only solution to stop the bloodshed between rival groups and the exploitation of students caught in the middle?
The Fall of Secular Bengali Nationalism
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Post-revolution Bangladesh is undergoing a decisive ideological shift away from the secularism that has defined much of its post-independence narrative.
Portugal’s Immigration Overhaul Hits South Asian Workers Hard
By Nicholas Muller
The possibility of a life-changing "raspberry passport" through agricultural work is fading for many South Asian workers, forcing already vulnerable people into even more precarious and often exploitative situations.
Avinash Paliwal on Why India’s Approach Toward Its Near East is a Cautionary Tale
By Sudha Ramachandran
“No bridge, road, port, or rail line can connect a people divided by communalism or other ethnic fissures… One cannot build strategic connectivity while fostering social divisions.”
The Problem With Bangladesh’s Reform Commissions
By Mubashar Hasan
There is public support for the reform of institutions. But questions are being raised about the lack of inclusivity and transparency.
Why Bangladesh-China Defense Ties Are Poised to Strengthen After the Monsoon Revolution
By Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan and Scott N. Romaniuk
Beijing is keenly aware of the opportunities arising from the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina, and will seek to strengthen its existing defense diplomacy with Dhaka.
How Hunger Drives Mass Uprisings in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Quota reform may have been the spark, but at the heart of the unrest was widespread public discontent with the government, fueled by economic hardship, inflation, and the rising cost of necessities.
Can the Interim Government Ensure Justice and Bring Radical Changes in Bangladesh?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
One of the primary reasons for skepticism lies in the historical context of governance in Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh’s Interim Government State Building by Stealth?
By Sanjay Pulipaka and Mohit Musaddi
It has taken significant policy decisions and is seeking to alter the very nature of the state apparatus.
Arsenic Kills by Stealth in India’s Villages
By Mimi Roy
Public health interventions have been few and far between to check the continuing ravages of arsenic poisoning in India.