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Indian Media’s Misinformation Campaign on Bangladesh
By Rushad Faridi
It has unleashed a barrage of misinformation, leveraging the sensitive issue of minority rights to undermine the legitimacy of Bangladesh’s interim government.
Bangladesh-India Relations Caught in a Downward Spiral
By Sudha Ramachandran
Vandalism of a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India has ignited smoldering tensions over the treatment of minorities.
Bangladesh’s Cyber Radicalization Crisis
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Extremist groups in Bangladesh are increasingly using online platforms to spread violent ideologies.
Calls for ISKCON Ban Grow Louder in Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
The arrest of a former ISKCON monk, now a prominent Hindu activist, has sparked tensions among communities in the country.
COP29 Outcomes and South Asian Concerns
By Saqlain Rizve
There is concern in the region that much of the climate finance being extended is in the form of loans that could get them debt-trapped.
Despite Grief and Trauma, Bangladeshi Youth Are Hopeful
By Mubashar Hasan
Bangladesh has emerged from an era of great repression. Will resilience propel the country forward on the road to democracy?
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 Swadhin
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.