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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.
How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh
By Shahadat Swadhin
Despite the unity during the 2024 protest movement, old divisions between secular leftists and Islamists quickly resurfaced.
The Bangladesh Army Must Not Meddle in Politics
By Ahmede Hussain
Instead of focusing on bringing accountability into the armed forces he leads, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is busy offering unsolicited views on an election timeline.
India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape
By Rakshith Shetty
Both were close to former Prime Minister Hasina. But China built ties with other parties too and has reached out faster to the new interim government.
The Fall of Sheikh Hasina and the Potential Rise of a Radical Political Pariah in Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Hasina’s Awami League has already been ousted from mainstream politics. Will it end up on the path toward violent extremism and strategic marginalization?
How Can Bangladesh Recover Assets Stolen During Awami League Rule?
By A K M Wahiduzzaman
The interim government should work with other governments to impose targeted sanctions against suspected money launderers and freeze their assets.
Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman on Bangladeshi Politics, Elections, and India
By Saqlain Rizve
“We will not impose anything on anyone… However, we must ensure that the moral fabric of society is not damaged.”
Will BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami Form an Alliance in Post-Hasina Bangladesh?
By Mubashar Hasan
A shared animosity to Sheikh Hasina brought them together in the past. With Hasina gone, it will be difficult for the two parties to sink differences.