Interim Government’s Defence Budget Cuts Raise Grave Concerns
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe decision by Bangladesh’s interim administration to reduce defence spending in the fiscal year twenty twenty five to twenty twenty six is being received with growing alarm among security analysts and defence professionals. At a time when regional rivals are reinforcing their military postures and investing heavily in modernisation, Dhaka Continue Reading
Can We Trust Pinaki Bhattacharya?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy He Is a True Patriot and Deserves to Shape Bangladesh’s Future As Bangladesh rises from the transformative wave of the July Revolution, a critical question resonates among citizens, intellectuals, and policymakers alike: Can we trust Pinaki Bhattacharya? The answer is unequivocal—not only can we trust him, but we must. Continue Reading
Strategic Misdiagnosis and Manufactured Anxiety: Rebuttal to India’s “Chicken’s Neck” Narrative
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent statements by Indian political leaders, amplified through media channels such as India Today, alleging that Bangladesh poses a threat to India’s vulnerable Siliguri Corridor—popularly dubbed the “Chicken’s Neck”—reflect a dangerous blend of geopolitical paranoia and strategic misdirection. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s provocative remarks, in particular, assert that Continue Reading
Why Dr Yunus Must Remain at the Helm of Bangladesh’s Interim Caretaker Government
Reading Time: 3 minutesAt this crucial crossroads in Bangladesh’s history, the nation simply cannot afford to lose the steady and visionary leadership of Dr Muhammad Yunus as Chief Adviser of the interim caretaker government. His tenure has been marked by transformative reforms, unwavering anti-corruption efforts, economic stabilisation, and skilful diplomacy that have begun Continue Reading
The Spectre of a Counter-Revolution: Assessing the Risk of a Pro-Indian Military Coup in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 7 minutesAny attempt at a coup in the current political climate of Bangladesh would almost certainly plunge the nation into a prolonged period of turmoil, civil unrest, and potential state paralysis. Unlike previous eras where military takeovers might have been greeted with indifference or even quiet acquiescence, today’s Bangladesh is markedly Continue Reading