Paul Kapur’s visit to Dhaka signals more than routine diplomacy; it reflects the growing strategic importance of Bangladesh in the...
Anwar A. Khan
Bangladesh in the grip of great-power diplomacy
March 5 polls and the battle for Nepal’s future
On March 5, Nepal voted in what many see as a defining election shaped by the Gen Z uprising and...
Adwitya Thapa
A wave called change sweeps Nepal as Gen Z anger shapes the ballot
As Nepal heads into the March 5 elections, a powerful “lahar” born from the September 8, 2025 Gen Z uprising...
Bidhayak Das
Nepal gears up for pivotal 2026 national elections
Nepal is preparing for its pivotal 2026 national elections, with over 17.9 million voters set to cast ballots under the...
Adwitya Thapa
Sanctions call on Arakan Army amid fresh diplomatic moves over Rohingya crisis
London-based Burma Campaign UK has urged the British government to sanction the Arakan Army over alleged human rights abuses since...
The Borderlens Desk
Bangladesh President accuses Yunus of constitutional breaches as interim government’s record faces scrutiny
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former interim chief Muhammad Yunus of constitutional violations during his tenure. The remarks highlight sharp...
Kongkon Karmaker
Trump’s strategic ultimatum to Dhaka: Trade, defense, and the price of alignment
U.S. President Donald Trump’s message to Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman signals more than diplomatic courtesy—it ties trade access...
Kongkon Karmaker
Did Nepal learn its lessons from prolonged Madhesh drought?
Nepal’s Madhesh Province, the nation’s food basket, has been hit by one of its worst droughts in decades, exposing deep...
Akhilesh Tripathi
Bhutan between friends and frontiers — balancing India’s embrace and China’s shadow
Discover how the India–Bhutan friendship shapes Himalayan security, from Phuentsholing to Thimphu, amid China’s growing influence.
Bidhayak Das
Erasing Tibet, fracturing trust: What the Xizang Panorama revealed
A major controversy erupted at KIMFF 2025 after it screened Chinese state-backed films under the “Xizang Panorama,” sparking backlash for...
Manju von Rospatt
Retracing the path of freedom: A journey through exile, faith, and resilience
Retrace the Dalai Lama's historic escape route in the symbolic 'Freedom Trail,' a journey through resilience and cultural heritage in...
Bidhayak Das
Rising voices for Monarchy in Nepal: From abolition to calls for reinstatement
Kathmandu's pro-monarchy protests reveal deep disillusionment with Nepal’s democracy, blending nostalgia for stability with debates over national identity and governance.
Adwitya Thapa