Bangladesh’s Sovereignty Is Not for Sale: A Rebuttal to the US Ambassador’s Comments
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe recent remarks by the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, warning Dhaka about the supposed “risks” of engagement with China are not merely ill-judged — they are deeply troubling. They reflect a persistent and outdated mindset that views Bangladesh not as an independent actor, but as a Continue Reading
India on the Backfoot After Hadi Assassination: Relations at a Historical Low
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi has plunged South Asia’s diplomatic landscape into unprecedented uncertainty, with India increasingly on the backfoot as tensions with Bangladesh reach what analysts are calling a historic low. Hadi was shot on 12 December 2025 at 2:25 p.m. (BST) in Dhaka’s Paltan area and later died Continue Reading
Bangladesh High Commission Moves to New Purpose-Built Compound in Islamabad
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has consolidated all its diplomatic and consular operations in Pakistan at a newly constructed, expansive compound in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave, marking one of the most significant upgrades to Dhaka’s overseas diplomatic infrastructure in South Asia in recent years. The relocation from rented premises to a permanent, Continue Reading
Bangladesh–US Defence Ties Set for Major Boost as Brent T. Christensen Confirmed as US Ambassador
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh–United States defence relations are poised for renewed momentum following the confirmation of Brent T. Christensen as the 15th United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, a development widely viewed as strategically significant for bilateral military and security cooperation. Christensen’s confirmation by the US Senate comes at a time of evolving regional Continue Reading
Bangladesh and the Netherlands Formalise Landmark Naval Defence Cooperation Through New MoU
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have taken a significant step towards deepening strategic and technological cooperation in the maritime domain, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on naval defence equipment and related collaboration. The agreement, signed at Dhaka Cantonment under the overall supervision of Continue Reading