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
Bangladesh’s Monsoon Revolution: Political Collapse, Mass Atrocities, and Strategic Shifts
Reading Time: 5 minutesBetween 16 July and 5 August 2024, Bangladesh experienced one of the most profound political upheavals in its modern history, now widely referred to as the Monsoon Revolution. What began as student-led protests demanding reforms in government job quotas quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising against entrenched corruption, authoritarian governance, Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Hidden Trillions: Why Formalising the Economy is the Key to National Power
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s economy is far larger than official figures suggest. The recorded gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 stands at around USD 475 billion, according to IMF and World Bank projections. But when the vast informal economy — unregistered small businesses, cash transactions, and untaxed income — is accounted for, Bangladesh’s Continue Reading