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An April election will be a democratic misstep for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s interim government has postponed elections to April 2026, disrupting public consensus and undermining democratic legitimacy. This decision, critics argue, ...

08 Jun 2025 13:01 PM

Why China is backing Bangladesh in South Asia’s shifting battleground of media narratives

Following the 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, China has emerged as a strategic partner in countering Indian disinformation campaigns. As the ...

08 Jun 2025 12:57 PM

A December election might have been preferable, but BNP has little reason to sulk over a four-month delay–here’s why

Dr. Muhammad Yunus's surprise election date announcement ahead of Eid al-Adha ignited fierce debate in Bangladesh and beyond. While the ...

07 Jun 2025 12:36 PM

Two uprisings, one liberation war, yet no Democracy: Bangladesh’s cycle of democratic disillusionment continues to linger

From liberation in 1971 to the 2024 uprising, Bangladesh’s fight for democracy remains incomplete, mired in coups, crackdowns, and authoritarian ...

06 Jun 2025 12:57 PM

Love, hate, or indifference….Pinaki Bhattacharya makes you pay attention

Pinaki Bhattacharya defies categorization—part pundit, part performer. Explore how he’s reshaping political discourse across Bangladesh and the diaspora. ...

06 Jun 2025 12:49 PM

Bangladesh is not for the beginners..nor for the experienced as well

A critical analysis of Bangladesh's ongoing political crisis, exposing the collapse of state institutions under Awami League rule, the opportunistic ...

06 Jun 2025 12:45 PM

As China’s cheap drones reshape war, the US risks being left behind

From WWII to Ukraine, cheap drones are rewriting the rules of war—posing a massive threat to outdated superpower strategies. Is ...

05 Jun 2025 14:41 PM

Press freedom has turned into a tool for manipulation and misinformation by some media in Bangladesh 2.0

Bangladesh’s media swings from repression to chaos—fueled by misinformation, foreign influence, and fading journalistic ethics. Where does truth stand now? ...

05 Jun 2025 14:35 PM

Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin are still “freedom fighters” but did the new Ordinance leave a scope of ambiguity?

A controversial ordinance in Bangladesh redefines “freedom fighter” status, sparking backlash over Sheikh Mujib's legacy and national identity. ...

04 Jun 2025 17:10 PM

The legal blind spot in prosecuting Sheikh Hasina’s party

This article explores the legal void in prosecuting party-based crimes in Bangladesh, as Sheikh Hasina faces trial for crimes against ...

03 Jun 2025 20:38 PM