Islam and Bangladeshi Nationalism: A Pillar of Identity, Unity, and Sovereignty
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the complex socio-political mosaic of South Asia, the ideological foundation of national identity has long been a contested space. Bangladesh, born through a bloody struggle in 1971, stands as a nation where language, culture, and faith intertwine in unique ways. While Bengali linguistic identity was the immediate rallying point Continue Reading
Strategic Analysis: Rebutting US Claims of Potential PLA Basing in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn its 2024 Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the United States Department of Defense (DoD) included Bangladesh among a list of nations the PRC has “probably considered” for hosting People’s Liberation Army (PLA) military logistics facilities. The report stated: Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Japan Strategic Convergence: Dr Yunus’s Tokyo Visit and the Impending Defence Pact
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming visit of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to Tokyo from 28–30 May 2025 is widely viewed as a turning point in Dhaka’s evolving strategic posture. While the official pretext for the visit is participation in the 30th Nikkei “Future of Asia” conference, senior diplomatic sources and regional Continue Reading
Forging Strategic Depth: The Case for a Mutual Defence Pact Between Bangladesh, Türkiye, China, and Pakistan
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs global power dynamics increasingly shift towards multipolarity, Bangladesh—poised at a pivotal juncture in South Asia—must reassess its security architecture in the face of mounting strategic uncertainty. Recent hostility from India, coupled with regional instability across its eastern and western frontiers, has compelled Dhaka to consider more robust forms of Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Path to Strategic Autonomy
Reading Time: 13 minutesBangladesh today finds itself in a delicate position. A rising economy with ambitions of $13,000 per capita income by 2041, it nonetheless remains heavily entwined with neighbouring India – economically, politically and culturally. This dependency cuts both ways: India is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner and transit route, but Bangladeshi policymakers Continue Reading