The national election held on 12 February marks a consequential moment in Bangladesh’s political trajectory. More than a transition of power, the vote has prompted a reassessment of long-standing assumptions …
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Bangladesh’s Post-Uprising Verdict: Reform Mandate or Repackaged Majoritarianism?
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readDhaka has spoken — loudly, decisively, and yet not without ambiguity. The 13th Jatiya Sangsad election has handed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies between 209 and 213 …
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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote
by SAH Special Correspondent 6 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on what they described as escalating “persecution of religious minorities” in Bangladesh under …
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U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal Offers Textile Relief, but Critics Warn Gains May Be Limited
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States and Bangladesh on February 9 signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that promises modest tariff relief for Bangladeshi garments entering the U.S. market, but the deal has …
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Pakistan Lifts Boycott, India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Colombo to Go Ahead as Scheduled
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 3 minutes readAfter a 10-day standoff, Pakistan has withdrawn its boycott of the match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, clearing the way for the high-profile fixture to be …
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U.S. Seals Reciprocal Trade Agreement with Bangladesh, Slashes Tariffs to 19 Percent
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on February 9, 2026, signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and expanding access to each …
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Turkey’s Growing Engagement in Bangladesh Adds a New Layer to South Asia’s Strategic Balancing
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 4 minutes readTurkey’s quiet but accelerating outreach to Bangladesh is no longer a bilateral curiosity. It is emerging as a new variable in South Asia’s already crowded strategic equation. As Dhaka explores …
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USA Miss Out on the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, Yet Signal a Bright Future
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 4 minutes readIt was heartbreak for USA Women as they missed out on their maiden appearance at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after falling 41 runs short against Scotland in …
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Bangladesh’s 2026 Election and the Geopolitics of a Likely Hung Parliament
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readAs Bangladesh moves toward its next general election, expected to take place on February 12, the prospect of a hung parliament is no longer a peripheral concern but a central …
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India’s Expanding Defense Ties with Europe and Bangladesh’s Strategic Balancing in South Asia
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 7 minutes readIndia’s deepening defense trade with major European Union member states such as France, Germany, Spain, and Italy has become one of the defining strategic trends in South Asia over the …