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Is the Judiciary Being Weaponized in Bangladesh?
By Ali Riaz
Ahead of general elections, Bangladeshi courts have convicted at least 1,596 activists of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Deep Fakes and Disinformation in Bangladesh
By Mubashar Hasan
The Awami League government doesn’t bother itself with public opinion. So why does it engage in disinformation campaigns against the opposition?
The State of South Asia in 2023
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The year was dominated by elections, and political and economic instability. Amid the bad news, India landed a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole.
What Lies Ahead for Bangladesh
By Aaqib Md Shatil
There are fears that after the flawed election, the country will descend to totalitarian rule.
In Coal’s Shadow, Bangladeshi Women Forge a New Life Through Art
By Auvro Alam
Displaced by a massive coal power plant, a group of women in Matarbari have turned to embroidery to craft a future.
The Rakhine Conundrum: How Should Bangladesh Respond to Operation 1027?
By Md. Himel Rahman
The rapid advances of anti-junta groups in Myanmar poses new problems for Dhaka in an already-sensitive region.
A Legitimate Election in Bangladesh Depends on a Free Press
By Gypsy Guillén Kaiser and Angelita Baeyens
Journalists, whose daily reports are the lifeblood of information flows that make dynamic economies possible, risk being silenced in an amplified government crackdown.
Tarique Rahman on Why the BNP Is Boycotting the Bangladesh Elections
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
“As long as Hasina retains power, every election in Bangladesh will involve extensive irregularities, making the much-anticipated level-playing field a distant dream.”
Chittagong Arms Haul in Bangladesh Remains a Riddle
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
An excerpt from the book “ULFA: The Mirage of Dawn” examines the lingering mystery of the biggest arms bust in South Asia.
Crackdown on Bangladesh Nationalist Party Hasn’t Broken its Morale Yet
By Mubashar Hasan
Contrary to the ruling Awami League’s calculation, activists are not leaving the BNP in droves.
Why Bangladesh is About to Have a Lopsided Election
By Aaqib Md Shatil
The ruling Awami League has ensured that major opposition parties, especially the BNP, will not be able to contest the election even if they want to.
The Indian Ocean Is Witnessing a Surge in Russian Military Exercises
By Pooja Bhatt
Russia is looking to shore up military partnerships in a critical region, from India to Myanmar.