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A Teesta River Water-Sharing Deal Is Critical for Bangladesh-India Ties    

A Teesta River Water-Sharing Deal Is Critical for Bangladesh-India Ties    

By P.K. Balachandran
Brushing the issue under the carpet would be unwise for the long-term health of the relationship.
Another Anti-India Wave Sweeps Bangladesh

Another Anti-India Wave Sweeps Bangladesh

By Shafi Md Mostofa
Despite mass demonstrations protesting the comments by BJP leaders defaming the Prophet, the Awami League government has remained silent.

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

By Mark R. Thompson
The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Stokes Bangladesh’s Terrorist Fears

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan Stokes Bangladesh’s Terrorist Fears

By Subir Bhaumik
The secular government of Muslim-majority Bangladesh fears the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan will rejuvenate the violent radical Islamist ecosystem back home.

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

By Allia Bukhari
South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women's rights on the ground?
Connectivity Gaining Greater Currency in India-Bangladesh Relations

Connectivity Gaining Greater Currency in India-Bangladesh Relations

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Bangladesh has expressed interest in the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, despite slow progress made to date.

Bangladesh’s ‘Crossfire’ Culture Hits Home

Bangladesh’s ‘Crossfire’ Culture Hits Home

By Brad Adams
Bangladeshi security forces have allegedly extrajudicially killed over 2,400 people during Sheikh Hasina's decade in power.
Bangladesh Arrests Fugitive Killer of Independence Leader 

Bangladesh Arrests Fugitive Killer of Independence Leader 

By Associated Press
Abdul Majed, a former military captain, was arrested in Dhaka. It’s not clear when or how he returned to Bangladesh.

Japan’s Postponement of the Olympics: What Next?

Japan’s Postponement of the Olympics: What Next?

By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss the reactions to the spread of COVID–19 in South Asia.

Bangladesh’s Leader Urges All Citizens to Stay at Home to Slow Virus Spread

Bangladesh’s Leader Urges All Citizens to Stay at Home to Slow Virus Spread

By Associated Press
Dhaka is wary of an outbreak, but hasn’t yet instituted formal lockdown procedures as seen in neighboring India.

How Bangladesh Learned to Love the Belt and Road

How Bangladesh Learned to Love the Belt and Road

By Sudha Ramachandran
Dhaka has largely avoided the major pitfalls of China’s initiative while embracing the gains.
Time for the US to Stop Ignoring Bangladesh

Time for the US to Stop Ignoring Bangladesh

By Arafat Kabir
Neglecting Bangladesh is not going to help rebuild the country’s democracy.

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