Bangladesh

Opinion – UN Secretary-General’s Visit Empowers Bangladesh

Md Tariqul Islam Tanvir and Shafi Md Motofa • Mar 27 2025 • Articles

António Guterres’ visit serves as a reminder that as Bangladesh continues its journey towards stability and prosperity, UN support will remain a cornerstone of its progress.

Opinion – Counter-Terrorism and Intellectual Co-Optation in Bangladesh

Sazzad Siddiqui • Mar 19 2025 • Articles

An intellectual honey trap shaped by counter-terrorism politics undermines democracy and human rights by co-opting academics into state narratives.

Opinion – The Path Forward for Bangladesh

Mubashar Hasan • Jan 23 2025 • Articles

The international community must align with the democratic aspirations held by the people of Bangladesh rather than prioritizing strategic alliances

Opinion – Bangladesh at the Centre of Australia’s Focus on the South

Mia Mahmudur Rahim • Jan 23 2025 • Articles

Strengthening Bangladesh’s relationship with Australia hinges on a facilitating a new Indo-Pacific resettlement deal for Rohingya refugees.

Opinion – Rethinking the Precarity of the Hindu Minority in Bangladesh

Sazzad Siddiqui • Dec 24 2024 • Articles

Bangladesh’s rich history and diverse societal fabric necessitate a shift away from divisive politics.

Review – India’s Near East

Prashant Singh • Nov 9 2024 • Features

Paliwal sheds much needed light on seven decades of India’s policies towards its near east, but overlooks the role of communal policies and global power shifts.

Opinion – Sovereignty First: US Support on Bangladesh’s Terms

Kazi A S M Nurul Huda • Nov 2 2024 • Articles

The movement’s demands reflect a broader struggle of how Bangladesh can shape its own democratic path without falling under the sway of global powers, especially the US.

Opinion – The BNP’s Dilemma in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape

Kazi A S M Nurul Huda • Oct 22 2024 • Articles

The BNP’s current diplomatic engagement with India embodies a complex struggle for identity, authority, and a meaningful connection with the electorate.

The Next Challenge for Bangladesh’s 2024 Uprising

Kazi A S M Nurul Huda • Oct 2 2024 • Articles

Arendt’s concept of natality provides a valuable framework as it emphasizes the need for ongoing creativity, engagement, and the establishment of new possibilities.

Opinion – The Future of the Bangladesh Awami League

Kazi A S M Nurul Huda • Sep 19 2024 • Articles

The question of whether Bangladesh’s political future will be shaped by language or by goals will define the path to reconciliation in the years to come.

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