Ramisa Rob

Ramisa Rob is in-charge of Geopolitical Insights at The Daily Star.

Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh

India is applying its own framework of sectarian politics to interpret and represent Bangladesh.

2w ago

Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?

Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.

4w ago

Will Trump's return change Bangladesh-US ties?

Michael Kugelman discusses the implications of a second Trump presidency for Bangladesh with The Daily Star.

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The US goes red: Another round of Donald Trump

Republicans took over the Senate, retaking the chamber for the first time in four years. The House is also poised to be Republican.

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Who will win the US elections?

The conversations can go in circles till November 5.

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‘One state solution is the only long-term solution’

What we're witnessing now in the Middle East is a zero-sum game.

2m ago

Israel's attack in Lebanon: Can it lead to an all-out war?

Nasrallah and Hezbollah have thrived with an image of invincibility after confronting Israel in 2006.

3m ago

What purpose does the Indian media propaganda about Bangladesh serve?

BJP's media allies demonstrated the lengths to which they would go to mask India's domestic challengers under Modi's leadership.

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September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Our banking sector, where no rules apply for vested quarters

In the banking sector of Bangladesh, exemptions from rules and regulations for powerful loan defaulters seem to be the default rules.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

'The numbers on our list might only be the tip of the iceberg'

We hope the Bangladesh government will take the crucial step of ratifying the ICPPED.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Did the Wagner drama expose Putin’s weakness?

The fact that such a high-profile political challenger was thrown off the scene reflects the unbound nature of political options that Putin still has.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually

Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Trump’s third indictment shows America’s real national security threat

Trump's latest indictment is the gravest of all. More so, it is the most important indictment ever to protect American democracy against anyone.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

When political humour lands in troubled waters

More often than not, governments have issues with political humour because they don’t want to be called out for their incompetencies.

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’

We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

Inside the chaotic Anuv Jain concert: What concertgoers and organisers have to say

Disappointed fans claim frustratingly messy circumstances ruined the show, while organisers offer explanations.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism

A deep dive into Erdogan's tenure reveals rather bloodthirsty politics, but people consume the surface he puts out: that he's all for Turkiye and the oppressed and whatnot.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Is BJP's policy of exclusion and segregation backfiring?

PM Modi's decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself has garnered scrutiny.