Michael Kugelman’s Blind Spot: Misjudging India’s Role in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesMichael Kugelman’s recent article in The Daily Star, where he attempts to present Bangladesh and India as natural partners with a steady and beneficial relationship, misses the mark rather spectacularly. While the tone is courteous and seemingly well intentioned, the conclusions drawn reflect a deeply flawed understanding of the strategic Continue Reading
Bangladesh Plans Border-Based Aid Mission to Support Rohingya in Arakan
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is in the advanced stages of planning a complex humanitarian operation aimed at delivering vital aid to Rohingya communities trapped in the conflict-affected northern Arakan (Rakhine State, Myanmar). The mission, still firmly in its planning and coordination phase, underscores Dhaka’s commitment to managing the protracted Rohingya crisis while maintaining 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
Humanitarian Corridor for Repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: The Simplified Facts
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Rohingya crisis, arising from systemic persecution and violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, has evolved into one of the most acute humanitarian emergencies in South Asia. Since August 2017, an estimated 700,000 Rohingya have fled mass atrocities perpetrated by Myanmar’s military, seeking refuge primarily in Continue Reading
Countering Indian Hegemony through a Rohingya Safe Zone
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bay of Bengal is undergoing a pivotal geopolitical transformation. India’s attempt to assert regional hegemony through initiatives such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is increasingly being challenged by civil unrest in Myanmar and the evolving strategic interests of regional and global powers. This essay critically examines India’s Continue Reading