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Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future

Mahfuj Alam on Bangladesh’s Future

By Shahadat Hossain
“We seek a political framework grounded in dignity, responsibility, and compassion.”

Bangladesh’s Flood Response Turns Crisis Into Cooperation

Bangladesh’s Flood Response Turns Crisis Into Cooperation

By Shafiqul Islam Shafik
Bangladesh has shown how its “engineering diplomacy” approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.
Why India Will Want Yunus to Stay in Power in Bangladesh

Why India Will Want Yunus to Stay in Power in Bangladesh

By Jannatul Naym Pieal
The only way to prevent BNP-Jamaat from coming to power is to ensure that Yunus remains in his role as chief adviser of the interim government for as long as necessary.

History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh 

History’s Key Role in Deadly Student Protests in Bangladesh 

By Samata Biswas
In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artifacts.

As Death Toll Climbs, Bangladeshi Leader Says Shopping Mall That Burned Had No Emergency Exits

As Death Toll Climbs, Bangladeshi Leader Says Shopping Mall That Burned Had No Emergency Exits

By Associated Press
Experts say lax monitoring and violation of building codes by construction companies and owners have proved deadly in Bangladesh.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

In Coal’s Shadow, Bangladeshi Women Forge a New Life Through Art

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 Colonial Legacies of Authoritar­ianism in South Asia

The Colonial Legacies of Authoritar­ianism in South Asia

By Ayesha Jalal
India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all inherited over-centralized state monoliths with unitary ideologies of sovereignty from the British Raj.
Bangladeshi Fishers and Farmers at the Frontline of Climate Change

Bangladeshi Fishers and Farmers at the Frontline of Climate Change

By Auvro Alam
In the face of climate change and fossil fuel projects, Bangladeshi fishers and farmers worry that their livelihoods are at great risk.

Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout

Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout

By Associated Press
Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.

Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus

Bay of Bengal Countries Need to Pay Closer Attention to the Climate-Security Nexus

By Angshuman Choudhury and Siddharth Anil Nair
There is widespread global consensus on the seriousness of climate change, but we are yet to understand the full extent of its consequences on our polities and societies.

How Can SMEs Spur Inclusive Growth in Bangladesh?

How Can SMEs Spur Inclusive Growth in Bangladesh?

By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor
One key effort must be developing a robust financial sector that can facilitate access to affordable finance for the SME sector.
Violence in Bangladesh Triggers Tensions in Indian Border State

Violence in Bangladesh Triggers Tensions in Indian Border State

By Ruwa Shah and Ahmer Khan
Following violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Muslims in bordering Indian states are facing increasing pressure and harassment. 

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