Senior U.S. officials and Bangladesh’s State Minister Abdul Bari wrapped up trade discussions this week with a focus on deepening agricultural ties, underscoring the role of American grain imports in …
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South Asia’s Growth Faces Rising Global Headwinds
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSouth Asia’s growth story remains intact but increasingly fragile, caught between resilient domestic demand and a tightening web of global uncertainties, according to the latest survey by the United Nations …
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Friendship or Strategic Ambiguity? Reassessing India–Bangladesh Relations After Political Upheaval
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe political landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a dramatic transformation following mass protests that led to the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The events surrounding her government’s removal …
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Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Intensifies, Eight Children Die in 24 hrs; 3k Cases Reported in One Month
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe measles outbreak in Bangladesh continues to intensify, as eight children succumbed to measles and measles-like symptoms in less than 24hrs, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). …
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Sylhet, Apr 11 (UNI): Bangladesh’s measles outbreak continues to worsen as two more children died on Saturday within the span of 24 hours, one in Dhaka and the other in …
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Etihad to Launch Seasonal Dhaka Flights From June
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readEtihad Airways will launch a seasonal four-times-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka from June 26 to October 24, aiming to strengthen trade, cargo movement and passenger connectivity between the …
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Beyond Diplomatic Assurances: Why Bangladesh Must Hold Its Embassies Accountable on Money Laundering
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 4 minutes readBangladesh’s recent diplomatic engagement with Switzerland on combating money laundering and recovering illicit financial assets has once again brought the issue into focus. The meeting between Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed …
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Whispers Before the Reset: Intelligence Diplomacy and the Fragile Recalibration of Bangladesh–India Relations
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe quiet visit of Bangladesh’s Director General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Major General Mohammad Kaysar Rashid Chowdhury, to New Delhi may appear routine within the world of security diplomacy. Yet …
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When the Gulf Burns, South Asian Homes Count the Cost
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readIn a quiet village outside Kozhikode in India’s Kerala state, the first week of every month usually brings a small moment of relief. A notification pings on a mobile phone …
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Beyond a Courtesy Call: Paul Kapur’s Dhaka Visit and Bangladesh’s Rising Strategic Weight in South Asia
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 6 minutes readU.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur’s recent visit to Dhaka should not be viewed merely as a routine diplomatic engagement. Rather, it reflects …