Russia-Ukraine conflict and the shifting alliances in Central Asia

The war between Russia and Ukraine has become a major geopolitical crisis of the 21st century.
8 January 2025, 07:00 AM

How Trump's economic policies will impact South Asia

Bangladesh will encounter various challenges and opportunities during Trump's second term.
8 January 2025, 02:10 AM

A message from one neighbour to another

Indians must hold their media accountable, and they must treat their neighbours as they want to be treated themselves.
2 January 2025, 02:10 AM

The Stockholm syndrome in South Asian politics

We are in for an eventful year ahead, filled with expected and unexpected political twists and sabotages.
2 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Communal narrative is a no-go zone!

Communal narratives perpetuated by the political cheerleaders or propaganda machines in Delhi will only cement anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM

A wake-up call for India’s strategic interests

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.
18 December 2024, 05:00 AM

The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.
18 December 2024, 03:09 AM

Politics of Indian propaganda regarding Bangladesh

Indian news outlets and social media platforms have been spreading various types of disinformation about the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
10 December 2024, 03:00 AM

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.
10 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh

India is applying its own framework of sectarian politics to interpret and represent Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Trump won, but Trumpism did not

Only if somebody like J.D. Vance wins the next presidential race will the radical right be able to propel the country in a decisively new direction.
21 November 2024, 11:00 AM

Why is Elon Musk all over US politics?

Musk’s bet on Trump has already benefited him.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM

Trump 2.0 and the future of Bangladesh-US defence relations

The Bay of Bengal holds a great strategic value as about half of the world's container traffic passes through this region, and its seaports handle around one-third of world trade.
20 November 2024, 03:00 AM

How will Donald Trump’s foreign policy affect the world?

Trump has maintained a strong rhetoric, blaming China for economic abuses and promising to impose tariffs.
13 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Trump’s victory and why the Democratic Party failed

Kamala Harris may have offered a promise for some, but it was a change in appearance and not substance, and that alienated voters who vote based on principles.
8 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Will Trump's return change Bangladesh-US ties?

Michael Kugelman discusses the implications of a second Trump presidency for Bangladesh with The Daily Star.
8 November 2024, 02:00 AM

What can happen after the US elections?

It is highly possible that at the end of the day, the US may end with an executive branch and a legislative branch squabbling in a gridlock on many policy issues.
31 October 2024, 14:00 PM

Who will win the US elections?

The conversations can go in circles till November 5.
30 October 2024, 06:00 AM

Venezuela’s experience with democracy

Venezuelan politician Freddy Guevara shares why his country could not successfully transition to a democracy.
30 October 2024, 02:00 AM

‘One state solution is the only long-term solution’

What we're witnessing now in the Middle East is a zero-sum game.
16 October 2024, 06:00 AM