As South Asian diplomacy evolves, Bangladesh faces a fundamental question: can it protect its strategic independence while deepening ties with neighbouring countries and global powers? The timing of Bhutan’s king’s Dhaka meetings
In August 2024, after 15 years of rule, Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government marked a new chapter in the country’s political landscape and diplomacy. Hasina, who had been closely
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Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has condemned the state of her homeland, calling it a “land of terrorists and fighters” after a mob demolished the historic residence of her
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Following a student-backed revolution that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, Bangladesh is undergoing a significant revision of its national narrative, particularly its history of independence. The
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In any free society, the press is not just an institution—it is the frontline defense against oppression. It shines light where those in power prefer darkness, it amplifies voices that tyrants seek
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The events that transpired in Bangladesh during July and August of 2024 have been shrouded in a veil of calculated obfuscation, with the true nature of the crisis concealed by a web
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Alexander Soros, the son of billionaire financier George Soros, yesterday, met with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, calling him a “champion of human rights” and a longtime friend
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The nation, engulfed in hatred and resentment, appears incapable of learning or thriving. In the heart of Bangladesh, a sinister force has emerged, casting a dark shadow over its once-glorified history and
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Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has committed to a global effort to return stolen public funds to the people of Bangladesh. A statement issued on Tuesday confirmed the
More Ever since the people of the world learned the need for homogeneity—be it cultural, linguistic, religious, tribal, or for the necessity to band together—and felt the need to acknowledge the existence of
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The mass media in Bangladesh, comprising print, broadcast, and digital platforms, nominally operates under the constitutional guarantee of press freedom. Yet, the ground reality is far removed from this ideal. Freedom of
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Tulip Siddiq, the UK Treasury’s Economic Secretary, is facing renewed scrutiny over her links to properties worth approximately £4.5 million ($5.5 million), connected to allies of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the former
More The anti-discrimination movement of pupils didn’t lead to Sheikh Hasina’s fall from power on 5 August 2024 in Bangladesh—it is absolutely a dirty, concocted campaign adopted by the foreign-local obnoxious nexus to
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The violent uprising in Bangladesh, organized by a section of students loyal to Islam and some Islamic extremists, coupled with the support of the Bangladesh army chief for the turn of events,
More Mohammed Saiful Alam, one of Bangladesh’s richest businessmen, has initiated legal proceedings against the government, alleging that its actions have devastated his investments. According to a report by the Financial Times, Alam
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Hing Ting Chot! Ong Bong Chhong! The story of Bangladesh under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership is one of unparalleled transformation. Few leaders in history have redefined the trajectory of their nations as decisively
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