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Another year of devastation for the Palestinians

Violent clashes between settlers and Palestinians have resulted in multiple fatalities throughout 2024.

5d ago

How Trump’s resurgence could affect the global order

Will Trump pressure Gulf states to sever ties with China, risking economic fallout?

5d ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict and the shifting alliances in Central Asia

The war between Russia and Ukraine has become a major geopolitical crisis of the 21st century.

1w ago

How Trump's economic policies will impact South Asia

Bangladesh will encounter various challenges and opportunities during Trump's second term.

1w ago

A message from one neighbour to another

Indians must hold their media accountable, and they must treat their neighbours as they want to be treated themselves.

2w ago

The Stockholm syndrome in South Asian politics

We are in for an eventful year ahead, filled with expected and unexpected political twists and sabotages.

2w ago

Controversy Over Modi's Tweet / Communal narrative is a no-go zone!

Communal narratives perpetuated by the political cheerleaders or propaganda machines in Delhi will only cement anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

3w ago

A wake-up call for India’s strategic interests

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.

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The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.

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Politics of Indian propaganda regarding Bangladesh

Indian news outlets and social media platforms have been spreading various types of disinformation about the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

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India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

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Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh

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

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Trump won, but Trumpism did not

Only if somebody like J.D. Vance wins the next presidential race will the radical right be able to propel the country in a decisively new direction.

2m ago

Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?

Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.

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Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations

The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.

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How will Donald Trump’s foreign policy affect the world?

Trump has maintained a strong rhetoric, blaming China for economic abuses and promising to impose tariffs.

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Trump’s victory and why the Democratic Party failed

Kamala Harris may have offered a promise for some, but it was a change in appearance and not substance, and that alienated voters who vote based on principles.

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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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