Assam CM’s “Treason” Charge over Tagore Song Reflects Political Opportunism and Anti-Bangladesh Narrative
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma directed police to register a case of “treason” against local Congress leaders for allegedly singing Bangladesh’s national anthem during a party meeting, it sparked a storm across India’s north-east — and yet again revealed how cultural identity is being weaponised for political ends. Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Pakistan Defence Relations Reach New Heights as Top Military Leaders Meet in Dhaka
Reading Time: 6 minutesA major milestone in South Asian military diplomacy was achieved this week as Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, led a senior defence delegation on an official visit to Bangladesh. The visit, which included meetings with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Strategic Crossroads: U.S. Military Engagement as Counterbalance to China
Reading Time: 7 minutesBangladesh, often referred to as one of the new Asian Tigers, is entering a critical phase in its political, economic, and defence trajectory. Its strategic location along the northern Bay of Bengal, bordering India and Myanmar, and its proximity to vital Indo-Pacific maritime routes, have made it a key player Continue Reading
No Country for Invaders: Bangladesh and the New Meaning of Strategic Depth
Reading Time: 6 minutesEditorial Excerpt Conventional wisdom says Bangladesh’s lack of strategic depth is a weakness. In reality, its rivers, people, and partnerships make it one of the hardest countries in Asia to invade. This analysis explores how Bangladesh’s geography, manpower, and diplomacy together create a formidable multi-layered deterrent. Introduction: Rethinking a Classic Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Türkiye: Defence Cooperation Enters a Strategic Phase
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter years of polite but limited engagement, Bangladesh and Türkiye are entering a new era of purposeful defence cooperation — one centred on industrial collaboration, capacity-building, and technological exchange. Since the political transition in Dhaka, relations have accelerated across the board. What had long been a cordial but cautious relationship Continue Reading