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Bangladesh Defends US Trade Deal Amid Geopolitical Balancing
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has mounted a robust defence of its newly concluded trade understanding with the United States, presenting the agreement as a transparent, reciprocal arrangement rooted in national interest rather than a concession to Washington.…
Sanchez: The Spanish Government’s position is: “No to war.”
This was stated this morning by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez at the Moncloa Palace. The president analyzed the crisis in the Middle East, clarified his government’s position, and affirmed: “We will not be complicit in something that is bad for…
Bangladesh sees sharp fall in defaulted loans, but economists warn of ‘cosmetic’ relief
by Asif Showkat Kollol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s banking sector recorded a significant drop in defaulted loans in the final quarter of 2025, offering a measure of relief after months of steep deterioration. Yet economists and banking experts caution that much of…
A manifesto from Iran: No to war
We publish this significant appeal from 353 Iranian activists and academics — residing in Iran — who have released a manifesto with a simple and unequivocal title: “No to war.” It is essential to show the warmongering Iranian diaspora and…
Women’s Leadership Ignored in Parliament and Cabinet!
The Landscape of the 13th Parliament and Barriers to Equality by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In the political history of Bangladesh, women played a pioneering role in the ’24 Mass Uprising. From the streets of the capital to the courageous…
Middle East War Could Disrupt Bangladesh’s Energy, Exports, and Worker Incomes
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has urged a diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict involving Iran and the wider Middle East, stressing dialogue over confrontation as regional tensions intensify. After a high-level meeting at the Secretariat, Adviser Humayun…
Bangladesh risks a power crisis as the interim government delays billions in payments
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh faces the risk of a major electricity shortfall ahead of the summer season after the interim government failed to clear more than Tk45bn (£330m) in dues to a major private power producer, leaving…
Bangladesh emerges as an imperative geopolitical hub in Asia
by Md. Delwar Hossain In the course of a shifting global political landscape, Bangladesh is increasingly being viewed as a significant geopolitical hub in Asia, with major regional and global powers seeking closer ties with Dhaka. Following the ousting of…
The Scent of New Books at the Fair, the Last Sigh of Vanishing Languages on the Other End
by Rita Bhowmick & Maruf Ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) Thursday in Bangladesh presented a dual reality of the linguistic landscape. On one hand, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was delivering a message of Bengalis’ global triumph at the National Book Fair;…
New Government Pledges ‘Bangladesh First’ Foreign Policy, Emphasizing Sovereignty
by Asif Showkat Kallol The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) administration that took power after its landslide election victory this month has declared that the country’s diplomacy will now be guided by an explicit ‘Bangladesh First’ doctrine, placing national interest, sovereignty,…
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