Redefining Bangladesh’s Security and Foreign Engagements in a Multipolar World
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs Bangladesh accelerates its post-revolution strategic recalibration under the new national leadership, a more assertive and multi-dimensional foreign and defence policy has become imperative. The evolving geopolitical chessboard of the Indo-Pacific—marked by US-China rivalry, a volatile India, and emergent middle powers—necessitates a bold, interest-driven approach to military diplomacy, defence-industrial development, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies: A Strategic Asset Turned Liability
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), once envisioned as a credible platform for independent strategic analysis and national security discourse, has regrettably shifted into the orbit of external influence—chiefly Indian strategic narratives. Under the continued leadership of Major General ANM Muniruzzaman (retd), the institution has increasingly abandoned Continue Reading
India in Panic Mode: The Cost of Overplaying the Hegemon’s Hand
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew Delhi today finds itself in an increasingly precarious position, reeling from a trifecta of strategic and military setbacks delivered not by a formal alliance, but by a convergence of interests among Bangladesh, Pakistan, and China. While no trilateral defence pact binds these three neighbours, their actions—driven by sovereign calculations Continue Reading
US Special Forces Train Bangladeshi Fire Service Personnel in Swift Water Rescue
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant development reflecting growing US-Bangladesh cooperation in humanitarian readiness, 15 personnel from Bangladesh’s Fire Service and Civil Defence successfully completed the “Swift Water Rescue Training” course conducted by US Army Special Forces. Held from May 18 to 21, 2025, the course was organised under the auspices of the Continue Reading
Ratings Summary of Major Bangladeshi English News Portals
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis report provides a comprehensive evaluation of prominent Bangladeshi English-language news portals, assessing their style, credibility, political leaning, and prevalence of misinformation. In an increasingly complex media environment, it is essential to understand the nuances of news sources to make informed judgments about the information they present. This assessment aims Continue Reading