Bangladesh’s Struggle Against Indian Hegemony in a Post-Awami Era
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the wake of the political upheaval that saw the exit of Sheikh Hasina’s long-standing regime in mid-2024, Bangladesh finds itself at a decisive crossroads. The rise of a new interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus has stirred hopes of renewal and reform, but the road ahead Continue Reading
Inferiority Complex and Strategic Disparities Fuelling Xenophobia in North East India
Reading Time: 5 minutesIndia’s North East has long been characterised by its geographical isolation, ethno-linguistic complexity, and a historical legacy of insurgency and underdevelopment. Yet, in 2025, a subtler, psychologically charged dynamic increasingly defines the region’s relationship with its neighbour Bangladesh: an inferiority complex that underpins and fuels xenophobic attitudes. This phenomenon is Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Responsibility in the Face of Crisis in Northeast India
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe ongoing crisis in India’s Northeast—particularly in the states of Assam, Tripura, and Manipur—has escalated into a volatile and deeply concerning situation that demands close scrutiny and a calibrated response from Bangladesh. These regions, while technically within Indian sovereign territory, are intrinsically tied to Bangladesh through shared ethnicity, geography, and Continue Reading
Redefining Bangladesh’s Security and Foreign Engagements in a Multipolar World
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs Bangladesh accelerates its post-revolution strategic recalibration under the new national leadership, a more assertive and multi-dimensional foreign and defence policy has become imperative. The evolving geopolitical chessboard of the Indo-Pacific—marked by US-China rivalry, a volatile India, and emergent middle powers—necessitates a bold, interest-driven approach to military diplomacy, defence-industrial development, Continue Reading
Strategic Misdiagnosis and Manufactured Anxiety: Rebuttal to India’s “Chicken’s Neck” Narrative
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent statements by Indian political leaders, amplified through media channels such as India Today, alleging that Bangladesh poses a threat to India’s vulnerable Siliguri Corridor—popularly dubbed the “Chicken’s Neck”—reflect a dangerous blend of geopolitical paranoia and strategic misdirection. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s provocative remarks, in particular, assert that Continue Reading