BangladeshFeature StoriesUSWashington DC Between Continuity and Criticism: The Politics of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Anwar Shahadat, New York. The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), signed just days before the parliamentary election, has remained a… May 8, 2026May 8, 2026
AsiaBangladeshFeature Stories Bangladesh–China Strategic Reset Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: The first official visit of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to China comes at a moment of… May 6, 2026May 6, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesSubcontinent BJP Win in West Bengal: Hope on Water Sharing, Concerns on Border Issues Sagar Rahman, Dhaka: The electoral victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal introduces a complex mix of… May 4, 2026May 4, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesOpEdUS America and Bangladesh in Contrast: Who Defines Misinformation Anwar Shahadat Recent developments in Bangladesh highlight a familiar but unresolved question: how far should the state go in regulating… May 2, 2026May 2, 2026
BangladeshEuropeEuropean UnionFeature Stories PM’s Back-to-Back Energy Diplomacy: Dhaka’s Multi-Track Power Strategy Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s separate meetings on April 28 with senior representatives of Russia’s Rosatom and US-based… April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Feature StoriesUSWashington DC Christensen’s First 100 Days Redefine US–Bangladesh Engagement Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: The completion of US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen’s first 100 days in Dhaka offers an early but… April 25, 2026April 25, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesUSWashington DC Dhaka–Washington Engagement Gains Momentum with Sequential High-Level Visits Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: Dhaka–Washington relations are witnessing renewed momentum as a series of high-level engagements and visits signal a gradual… April 22, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesSubcontinent India Takes Calculated Step, Bets on Political Envoy to Reset Dhaka Ties Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: India’s decision to nominate Dinesh Trivedi as high commissioner to Dhaka marks a notable departure from convention—and… April 20, 2026April 20, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesInternational Bangladesh Intensifies Diplomatic Campaign for UNGA Presidency Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: Bangladesh’s recent flurry of high-level diplomatic engagements signals a calculated and increasingly assertive foreign policy posture, as… April 18, 2026April 18, 2026
BangladeshFeature StoriesSubcontinent India’s UNGA Presidency Backing for Bangladesh Marks New Turn in Ties Sadik Sagar, Dhaka: India’s open support for Bangladesh’s candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations… April 15, 2026