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Can Bangladesh’s Judiciary Get on the Right Track Under the Interim Government?
By Saqlain Rizve
Many are wondering whether the pattern of politicization in the judiciary is repeating, simply with a change in the direction of political bias.
Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future
By Shahadat Swadhin
“We seek a political framework grounded in dignity, responsibility, and compassion.”
Influence of Islamist Political Parties in Bangladesh’s Post-Revolution Era: Between Hype and Reality
By Shahadat Swadhin
While Islamist political parties often form alliances with major parties for elections, new dynamics are emerging in the post-Hasina era.
With an Eye Toward Indian American Votes, Trump Decries Violence in Bangladesh
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Donald Trump’s belated condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh is primarily a political maneuver, rather than an expression of genuine concern for the affected communities.
The Repression of Muslim Identity and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political landscape of the country since independence.
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.