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Topic: Bangladesh

Democracy, non-institutional methods of regime change lead to problems—NSA Ajit Doval

Change of regimes through non-institutional methods in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal were cases of bad governance, Doval says at 6th Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance.

Don’t call student protests a revolution. It was a terror attack on Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

In their upcoming book, 'Inshallah Bangladesh', authors Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar, and Sahidul Hasan Khokon offer the first full chronicle of the political upheavals in the country in 2024.

How the Bagram airbase from the 1950s is geopolitically significant in the 21st century

Days after Trump lay claim to the Bagram base, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan “firmly opposed the reestablishment of military bases in and around Afghanistan by the countries responsible for the current situation”.

Türkiye is expanding its influence in India’s neighbourhood — after Pakistan, now Bangladesh

India is more adept at handling the complexities that China brings, but Türkiye may be somewhat of a ‘terra incognita’.

Bangladesh & Pakistan resume economic talks after 20 years, Islamabad eyes jute imports

The two countries agreed to establish focal points in key ministries, including civil aviation & maritime affairs, to monitor progress & follow up on agreed projects.

You will be safest if you vote for us—Jamaat courts the Hindu minority vote ahead of Bangladesh polls

Jamaat secretary general Mia Golam Parwar says Hindus will vote for his party in the absence of the Awami League. Polls are scheduled for February next year.

India’s Northeast shown as Bangladeshi territory? Yunus’s gift to Pakistani general stirs up row

Cover art of book gifted by Bangladesh's interim leader to Pakistan's General Shamshad Mirza stirs up controversy. This comes months after Yunus's Northeast 'landlocked' remark.

Bangladesh should look to India, not Pakistan. Learn how to keep the army at arms length

With every passing day the army is being dragged deeper into a quagmire of internal politics. 'This may soon lead to a crisis stalling the elections,' said a Bangladeshi journalist.

Tarique Rahman was once the face of corruption. Now he could help save Bangladesh

After 17 years in exile, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman says he wants to return to Bangladesh. His comeback will energise voters desperate for elections.

‘Wishing every Hindu sister & brother…’: Bangladesh extends greetings to India on Diwali

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah shares animation made by artists in Dhaka depicting Bhai Phonta, a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brother and sister.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.