BSF’s Unilateral ‘Push-In’ and Nationwide Persecution of Bengali Speakers: New Strains in Dhaka-Delhi Relations

The high-level BGB-BSF Director General-level border conference concluded today By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) A fresh wave of severe tension and strain has emerged in the bilateral relations between South Asian neighbors Bangladesh and India, triggered by the Indian Border…

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From Rooppur to Floating Nuclear Technology: A New Global Horizon in Bangladesh-Russia Energy Partnership

By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The strategic relationship between Bangladesh and Russia is no longer confined to traditional bilateral diplomacy; it has transformed into one of South Asia’s largest energy and technological partnerships. A recent high-level meeting in…

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Government Signals Probe into Major Bank Ownership, Focusing on Corporate Governance and Transparency

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The debate surrounding governance in Bangladesh’s financial and political sectors has taken on a new dimension following government signals of a fresh investigation into the ownership structure of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, one of…

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Tigers Roar in Mirpur: Mossadek-Nahid Dominance Forces Australia to Capitulate

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Is cricket merely a contest between bat and ball, or is it something profoundly greater- a manifestation of collective resolve, self-belief, and shared dreams? Bangladesh’s historic victory over world cricket powerhouse Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla…

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Bangladesh’s Upcoming Budget and the Sports Arena: A New Horizon for Sports as a Profession and a Tool for Social Security

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The national budget for the new fiscal year is set to be presented in the National Parliament of Bangladesh on June 11. Surrounding this budget, alongside the country’s economic and social sectors, an unprecedented wave…

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Dhaka-Moscow New Equation: Bangladesh’s Strategic Journey Towards BRICS and SCO

by G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) A new and powerful chapter has begun in the diplomatic relations between Bangladesh, South Asia’s burgeoning economic power, and Russia, the Eurasian superpower. The recent high-level meeting in Moscow between Bangladeshi Foreign Minister…

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Bangladesh-Australia Bilateral Series Begins in Mirpur: Captains Share Confident Messages as Hosts Seek Home Advantage

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) After a long hiatus of nearly 15 years, Bangladesh and world cricket powerhouse Australia are set to face each other in a One-Day International (ODI) series on Bangladeshi soil. The opening match of the three-game…

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Panda Power for Mental Health: Healthcare Professionals Anton Castillo and Lester Corre Trade Scrubs for Jerseys for Vancouver, BC’s Volleyball Community

by Maria Veronica “Vernie” G. Caparas On any given weekday, weeknight, or weekend in Vancouver’s gyms, parks, or seashores, the thump of volleyball shoes on hardwood or soft earth mingles with the kind of laughter that only comes from a…

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Interpol Yet to Issue Red Notices Against Hasina and Allies

International Legal Frameworks Confronting Institutional Accountability By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the wake of Bangladesh’s historic political transition in August 2024, the primary aspirations of civil society and the administration have centered on establishing good governance and ensuring…

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Tigresses Miss Out on SAFF Hat-Trick: Bangladesh Finishes Runners-Up as India Claims Championship

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) After holding the crown of South Asian football supremacy for two consecutive editions, the Bangladesh women’s football team missed out on their hat-trick title mission. The Tigresses relinquished the trophy after a 1-3 defeat to…

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