Why does Israel target Palestinian children?
14 July 2026, 13:46 PM
Geopolitical Insights
After 1,000 days of war, why peace in Gaza remains out of reach
13 July 2026, 13:07 PM
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How Bangladesh should respond to China’s proposed corridor
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
The future of Bangladesh–France strategic relations
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Who benefits from renewed US-Iran hostilities?
9 July 2026, 14:21 PM
Geopolitical Insights
Can India and Pakistan still make peace?
7 July 2026, 15:24 PM
Geopolitical Insights
Why Israel has more to fear from US-Iran peace than war
6 July 2026, 16:08 PM
Geopolitical Insights
America at 250 and Bangladesh’s strategic moment
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Why Bangladesh can’t ignore Myanmar’s diplomatic comeback
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
1 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Israel-Iran conflict: The outcome depends on the US
The confusion surrounding the scenarios ahead also arises from the US handling of the current conflict, which has been discordant.
18 June 2025, 02:00 AM
Disinformation and the Israel-Iran conflict
In the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict, disinformation is not peripheral—it is central.
17 June 2025, 08:50 AM
Is Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine war a geopolitical gamble or a strategic withdrawal?
Trump’s strategy has devolved into a pattern of contradictions and disengagement.
28 May 2025, 05:00 AM
Harvard vs Trump: 'Limiting international participation would impoverish our academic mission'
In an interview with Dr Fernando M. Reimers, the Ford Foundation Professor of the Practice in International Education at Harvard.
28 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Debunking the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh’s role, and the ASEAN Summit
External forces now shape Myanmar-Bangladesh dynamic in relation to the Rohingya crisis.
21 May 2025, 07:14 AM
India’s ‘push-in’ policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?
These push-in operations are political signals—of frustration and control.
21 May 2025, 02:00 AM
REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf
Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.
14 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?
An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”
13 May 2025, 14:00 PM
The American dream betrayed: Silencing voices
The suppression of dissenting voices is a trait of authoritarian regimes, not democratic countries.
7 May 2025, 06:20 AM
Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?
India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.
7 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Lessons from history: Will Trump’s tariffs shake up world leadership?
Bangladesh’s cardinal lesson is to do what the US did in 1934.
26 April 2025, 05:00 AM
‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’
Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.
26 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India
The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.
16 April 2025, 05:00 AM
March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice
The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.
16 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Rising tariffs may lead to a global recession
The impact of the seismic shift in the global economy caused by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is as immediate as it is personal.
9 April 2025, 06:00 AM
What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?
Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.
9 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order
The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.
19 March 2025, 06:00 AM
The dragon and the delta
A new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations
19 March 2025, 04:00 AM
US exit from Ukraine: A turning point in global power struggles
The recent developments surrounding the US’ withdrawal from its active support for Ukraine are set to have profound geopolitical ramifications.
12 March 2025, 09:00 AM
Trump and Zelensky: Is the damage irreparable?
For Trump, it’s always, “What’s in it for me?”
5 March 2025, 05:00 AM