The Bay of Bengal is becoming a key arena of great-power competition involving India, China and Russia. For smaller nations,...
Anwar A. Khan
The Bay of Bengal: A new geopolitical battleground
BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi
BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi could reshape global economic cooperation, while creating new strategic opportunities and challenges for Bangladesh.
Anwar A. Khan
A community in fear: At least 20 Hindus brutally killed in six months of Tarique Rahman’s rule
Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces growing fear ahead of Durga Puja after a series of alleged killings raises fresh concerns over...
Sanjoy Kumar Barua
Bangladesh transgender leader allegedly killed by extremists, community says
Transgender leader Mousumi was allegedly killed at her home in Chattogram, raising fears of growing violence against the community.
Chattogram
Arrest Mabud, if the evidence leads to him
Residents demand Abdul Mabud’s arrest if evidence links him to the Rangpur family killings. Conflicting police accounts and crime-scene questions...
Sanjoy Kumar Barua
Bangladesh’s security landscape shifts as al-Qaida seeks a foothold
Concerns over renewed jihadist militancy in Bangladesh have intensified following explosive recoveries in Savar, missing prison escapees, and a UN...
Sanjoy Kumar Barua
Why Delhi matters to Tarique Rahman
India and Bangladesh are cautiously rebuilding ties despite political and strategic differences. Geography, trade, water and security make cooperation essential.
Bidhayak Das
Could Bangladesh become another Pakistan?
Could Bangladesh become another Pakistan? Explore rising Islamist influence, security concerns, India-Bangladesh ties, and the region’s uncertain future.
Nava Thakuria
Bangladesh’s indigenous peoples and the unfinished promise of equal rights
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples highlights the need to protect Indigenous rights, cultures, and dignity. In Bangladesh,...
Nicholas Biswas
Bangladesh at the crossroads of destiny
Bangladesh's future depends on strong institutions, transparent governance, and democratic processes free from external influence.
Anwar A. Khan
Boosting regional connectivity in South Asia through Gelephu–Dalu corridor
The Gelephu–Dalu Corridor will strengthen connectivity between Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh, boosting trade, regional integration, and economic growth across South...
The Borderlens Desk
Sergio Gor’s Dhaka mission: Bangladesh’s geopolitical moment
Sergio Gor's Dhaka visit highlights Bangladesh's geopolitical importance as Dhaka balances ties with the US, China, and India amid shifting...
Anwar A. Khan