The new world of geoeconomics: From comparative advantage to coercive advantage
21 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Geopolitical Insights
BIG-B and Bangladesh's road to Southeast Asia
20 July 2026, 00:01 AM
Geopolitical Insights
China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
19 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Geopolitical Insights
The global refugee crisis and Bangladesh's Rohingya challenge
18 July 2026, 13:40 PM
Geopolitical Insights
Rohingya deaths in landslides call for a reckoning with systemic failures
11 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
For Rohingya camps, measles control requires tailored interventions
7 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
How the education vacuum is fuelling crimes in Rohingya camps
10 December 2025, 07:00 AM
Views
When the Rohingya crisis becomes an opportunity for some
11 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Views
Rohingya crisis: Refugees without a country, a world without excuse
25 September 2025, 20:40 PM
Views
Trump’s new Hormuz gamble: Will Iran back down?
15 July 2026, 18:26 PM
Geopolitical Insights
Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?
An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”
13 May 2025, 14:00 PM
The American dream betrayed: Silencing voices
The suppression of dissenting voices is a trait of authoritarian regimes, not democratic countries.
7 May 2025, 06:20 AM
Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?
India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.
7 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Lessons from history: Will Trump’s tariffs shake up world leadership?
Bangladesh’s cardinal lesson is to do what the US did in 1934.
26 April 2025, 05:00 AM
‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’
Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.
26 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India
The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.
16 April 2025, 05:00 AM
March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice
The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.
16 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Rising tariffs may lead to a global recession
The impact of the seismic shift in the global economy caused by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is as immediate as it is personal.
9 April 2025, 06:00 AM
What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?
Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.
9 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order
The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.
19 March 2025, 06:00 AM
The dragon and the delta
A new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations
19 March 2025, 04:00 AM
US exit from Ukraine: A turning point in global power struggles
The recent developments surrounding the US’ withdrawal from its active support for Ukraine are set to have profound geopolitical ramifications.
12 March 2025, 09:00 AM
Trump and Zelensky: Is the damage irreparable?
For Trump, it’s always, “What’s in it for me?”
5 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Why Palestinians are now worried about the ceasefire
Palestine is at an immensely fragile position, where the ceasefire deal—a deal largely made by the US—could bring us back to square one.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Analysing India-US relations under Trump 2.0
In an unusual diplomatic move, Modi publicly assured Trump that India would take back undocumented Indian migrants from the US.
26 February 2025, 07:00 AM
How Bangladesh can navigate the geopolitical crossroads
In the new geopolitical order, Bangladesh must seize the emerging economic opportunities.
19 February 2025, 02:00 AM
A policy of indifference
Trump remains adamant and defiant with his nationalist policy.
12 February 2025, 05:00 AM
What should Bangladesh’s foreign policy be in the changing world order?
Cool-headed rationality standing with feet on the bedrock of pragmatic realism.
12 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Can Trump actually 'take over' Gaza?
International laws can't and won't stop him. So then, what can?
6 February 2025, 15:54 PM
What to expect from Netanyahu’s visit with Trump
The Trump administration is pushing for Israeli hegemony.
5 February 2025, 05:00 AM