Analysis and commentary on Bangladesh's political economy, foreign policy, and strategic affairs.
Comprehensive analysis of Bangladesh-specific policy developments across major powers during second week of January 2026, with strategic implications and recommended action areas.
Analysis of international developments on the Rohingya crisis as Bangladesh faces pressure to repatriate refugees while Myanmar's civil war complicates any return scenario.
Analysis of U.S. policy recalibration toward Bangladesh after the 2024 democratic transition, as Washington balances democratic support with China competition concerns.
International recognition of Bangladesh's climate diplomacy transformation from aid recipient to Global South agenda-setter, positioning Dhaka as a key player ahead of COP31 climate negotiations.
For 15 years, India managed Bangladesh through Sheikh Hasina. That era is over. New Delhi must now choose between treating Bangladesh as an equal partner or accelerating its loss of influence in the region.
Indian media created a caricature of Shaheed Osman Hadi as a 'radical Islamist extremist.' The truth reveals a principled advocate for Bangladesh's sovereignty who paid the ultimate price for his convictions.
Indian media's 'Islamist coup' narrative systematically distorts the nature of Bangladesh's July 2024 revolution, erasing student agency and democratic aspirations to serve political agendas in New Delhi.
Indian media portrays Bangladesh's economic challenges as proof of post-revolution failure. The data tells a different story: today's difficulties are rooted in policies and mismanagement under the Hasina regime.
India's Northeast — the 'Seven Sisters' with 40 million people — is connected to the Indian mainland by only a 22 km strip of land. Dhaka holds the key to solving India's geographic nightmare, but Bangladesh has never leveraged this advantage. The post-August 2024 era demands strategic recalibration.
When Bangladeshi citizens need EU visas, many must travel to New Delhi — a symbolic indignity that reflects broader EU-Bangladesh relationship failures. As LDC graduation approaches, Bangladesh must demand treatment as an independent nation, not an India appendage.