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
Can We Trust Pinaki Bhattacharya?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy He Is a True Patriot and Deserves to Shape Bangladesh’s Future As Bangladesh rises from the transformative wave of the July Revolution, a critical question resonates among citizens, intellectuals, and policymakers alike: Can we trust Pinaki Bhattacharya? The answer is unequivocal—not only can we trust him, but we must. 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
Bangladesh’s Path to Strategic Autonomy
Reading Time: 13 minutesBangladesh today finds itself in a delicate position. A rising economy with ambitions of $13,000 per capita income by 2041, it nonetheless remains heavily entwined with neighbouring India – economically, politically and culturally. This dependency cuts both ways: India is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner and transit route, but Bangladeshi policymakers Continue Reading