Priorities for the next government / Bangladesh’s old diplomacy won’t survive new realities
25 January 2026, 04:28 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Multilateralism in retreat: Will middle powers stand up to bullying?
3 February 2026, 08:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
US global dominance and the Donroe Doctrine in the making
20 January 2026, 16:44 PM
Geopolitical Insights
Is the Venezuela operation part of a US–China power struggle?
8 January 2026, 06:59 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Can any power now kidnap a head of state?
7 January 2026, 06:38 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Myanmar’s hollow election: Rohingyas’ fate and Bangladesh’s geopolitical stake
24 December 2025, 10:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Why global crises are pushing the world towards renewables
9 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
The BRICS equation behind the Israel-Iran conflict
9 July 2025, 03:00 AM
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Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma
2 July 2025, 03:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Israel manipulated the US into war
25 June 2025, 04:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Another year of devastation for the Palestinians
Violent clashes between settlers and Palestinians have resulted in multiple fatalities throughout 2024.
15 January 2025, 05:00 AM
How Trump’s resurgence could affect the global order
Will Trump pressure Gulf states to sever ties with China, risking economic fallout?
15 January 2025, 03:00 AM
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.
8 January 2025, 07:00 AM
How Trump's economic policies will impact South Asia
Bangladesh will encounter various challenges and opportunities during Trump's second term.
8 January 2025, 02:10 AM
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.
2 January 2025, 02:10 AM
The Stockholm syndrome in South Asian politics
We are in for an eventful year ahead, filled with expected and unexpected political twists and sabotages.
2 January 2025, 02:00 AM
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.
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM
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.
18 December 2024, 05:00 AM
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.
18 December 2024, 03:09 AM
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.
10 December 2024, 03:00 AM
India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond
Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.
10 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh
India is applying its own framework of sectarian politics to interpret and represent Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 02:00 AM
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.
21 November 2024, 11:00 AM
Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?
Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM
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.
20 November 2024, 03:00 AM
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.
13 November 2024, 03:00 AM
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.
8 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Will Trump's return change Bangladesh-US ties?
Michael Kugelman discusses the implications of a second Trump presidency for Bangladesh with The Daily Star.
8 November 2024, 02:00 AM
What can happen after the US elections?
It is highly possible that at the end of the day, the US may end with an executive branch and a legislative branch squabbling in a gridlock on many policy issues.
31 October 2024, 14:00 PM
Who will win the US elections?
The conversations can go in circles till November 5.
30 October 2024, 06:00 AM