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
Protecting Bangladesh’s Diplomatic Presence in India Is a National Security Imperative
Reading Time: 2 minutesSuspending Visas Is Understandable—but Retreat Is Not an Option The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ decision to suspend the issuance of visas to Indian citizens through its missions in New Delhi and Agartala following attacks and intimidation is understandable in the immediate context of staff safety. Any assault on diplomatic Continue Reading
Repeated Attacks on Bangladesh Diplomatic Missions in India
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in December represents the third serious security incident involving Bangladesh diplomatic missions in India within a short span of time, following earlier attacks in Kolkata and Agartala, Tripura. When viewed collectively, these incidents indicate a troubling pattern rather than isolated 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