As Nepal heads into the March 5 elections, a powerful “lahar” born from the September 8, 2025 Gen Z uprising...
Bidhayak Das
A wave called change sweeps Nepal as Gen Z anger shapes the ballot
Will March 5 redefine Nepal’s politics or reinforce the past?
Nepal’s March 5 general election, advanced after the 2025 Gen Z uprising, has evolved into a high-stakes contest between established...
The Borderlens Desk
Trump’s epistle to Dhaka: A benediction of friendship or the silken architecture of subordination?
Was Trump’s letter a gesture of friendship or a subtle push for strategic alignment? Bangladesh must guard its hard-won sovereignty.
Anwar A. Khan
Meghalaya tables ₹32,023-crore budget with focus on growth and fiscal stability
Conrad K Sangma has presented a ₹32,023-crore budget for 2026–27, keeping the fiscal deficit within 3.5 per cent while sharply...
Rilinda Manih
Sovereignty over subjugation — Bangladesh at a defining crossroads! Rejecting puppets, reclaiming Bangladesh
Bangladesh, born from the sacrifices of 1971, now confronts questions of democratic legitimacy and sovereignty after the 12 February 2026...
Anwar A. Khan
Volleyball on a once-forbidden Republic Day: A story of change from Assam’s conflict heartland
Barbari in Assam, once affected by insurgency and Republic Day boycotts, celebrated January 26 with a vibrant volleyball tournament. The...
Nayanjyoti Bhuyan
Yunus’s Seven Sisters rhetoric rings hollow as Dhaka resets India ties
In his farewell speech, Muhammad Yunus suggested linking India’s “Seven Sisters” to Bangladesh’s sea access, drawing sharp reactions. Critics in...
Bidhayak Das
After Thangsko tragedy, pressure mounts on Meghalaya CM as mining storm deepens
The 5 February coal mine explosion at Mynsngat–Thangsko has intensified political pressure on the Meghalaya Chief Minister, with the VPP...
Rilinda Manih
BNP’s Tarique Rahman signals balanced foreign policy as government formation nears
With a sweeping mandate in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman is poised to form Bangladesh’s next...
Kongkon Karmaker
BNP set to form government after landslide victory in Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to return to power with a landslide victory in the 13th parliamentary election,...
Kongkon Karmaker
BNP poised for return to power as Referendum ‘Yes’ vote near approval
Early results from Bangladesh’s 13th election show a strong comeback for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, with significant gains by Jamaat-e-Islami...
Kongkon Karmaker
Bangladesh’s big vote and the bigger doubts
Bangladesh held its most consequential election in years, but the day unfolded amid confusion, allegations of rigging and visible confrontation...
Bidhayak Das