From Liberation to Leverage: The Arc of Bangladesh–India Economic Relations

Reading Time: 3 minutesSince the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, trade relations with India have followed a complex trajectory shaped by geopolitics, structural inequalities, and diverging economic priorities. The early years, especially from 1972 onward, were grounded in political goodwill, marked by the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace. However, Continue Reading

Islam and Bangladeshi Nationalism: A Pillar of Identity, Unity, and Sovereignty

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the complex socio-political mosaic of South Asia, the ideological foundation of national identity has long been a contested space. Bangladesh, born through a bloody struggle in 1971, stands as a nation where language, culture, and faith intertwine in unique ways. While Bengali linguistic identity was the immediate rallying point Continue Reading

General Waker retreats, Dr Yunus consolidates support

Reading Time: 4 minutesAnalysis of General Waker-uz-Zaman’s Remarks and Institutional Response Preface: Overview of the Officers’ Address and Reported Remarks On 21 May 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, delivered a closed-door address to officers at the Dhaka Cantonment parade ground. While journalists were not invited and no official transcript was Continue Reading

Bangladesh–Japan Strategic Convergence: Dr Yunus’s Tokyo Visit and the Impending Defence Pact

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming visit of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to Tokyo from 28–30 May 2025 is widely viewed as a turning point in Dhaka’s evolving strategic posture. While the official pretext for the visit is participation in the 30th Nikkei “Future of Asia” conference, senior diplomatic sources and regional Continue Reading

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