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
Hypothetical Scenario and Impact Analysis: The Departure of Dr. Yunus from Power in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe explore the potential reactions and outcomes surrounding the departure of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a towering figure in Bangladesh’s social and economic landscape, under two markedly different conditions: either a voluntary resignation or forced removal by the military. Given Dr. Yunus’s symbolic stature, the nature of his exit will profoundly Continue Reading
The BNP’s Political Dilemma: Victims Turned Collaborators
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), historically one of the main victims of the Awami League’s authoritarian excesses, now finds itself in a precarious and contradictory position. Once subjected to severe repression—including political arrests, curbs on free expression, and institutional marginalisation—the BNP has in recent years appeared to compromise core principles Continue Reading
General Waker’s Dilemma: Questions of Authority, Accountability, and Allegiance in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a historic democratic transition under the stewardship of Nobel Peace Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, deep concerns have emerged surrounding the actions of General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the current Chief of Army Staff. His unmandated political manoeuvres, unsanctioned foreign contacts, and obstruction of transitional reforms raise urgent constitutional, strategic, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Navigating Reform, Justice, and Political Stability
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is undergoing one of the most critical and complex transitions in its political history. The sudden fall of the Awami League’s decades-long hold on power in August 2024 has ushered in a fragile yet hopeful phase under the stewardship of Dr Muhammad Yunus. His interim government carries the heavy Continue Reading