The 90-day tariff pause is more than a diplomatic overture—it might be a geopolitical reset for global trade. While the clock ticks, South Asia must assess and act. India and Bangladesh have a unique chance to rise as alternative hubs. For others, the path requires deep structural reforms, investment in infrastructure, and long-term strategic planning.
A lot has been written about accountability and governance, However, it's not that complicated. Successful leaders exhibit humility, whether they believe it or not.
Right to Freedom (R2F) recently bade farewell to Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, founding Executive Director of the organization. Nicole A. Chulick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs, President of
Now fifty-three years post-independence, Bangladesh stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised to reverse the historical trend of brain drain that has been driven by the pursuit of higher education, superior healthcare, enhanced
A striking example emerged in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a caste discrimination bill that would have addressed systemic bias among South Asian communities. Many grassroots activists expected Vice President
Welcome to the inaugural issue of SA Perspectives, a monthly publication focusing on human rights and democracy in South Asia. As a new year dawns and we embark upon this journey together,
The Press Wing of the Chief Advisor has provided some parts of the report from the Commission to the media. The full report has not been published, only the 'publishable parts' have
The investigation revealed that since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has razed 1.56 square kilometers (385 acres) of Kabul under the pretext of urban redevelopment.
Mike Balsamo, national law enforcement editor for The Associated Press, was elected on Dec. 6 as the 118th president of the National Press Club. Balsamo ran unopposed and received 238 votes. He
Newly arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need urgent access to food, shelter and medical attention after enduring the worst violence against their communities since the Myanmar military-led campaign in 2017, Amnesty International
Spoken enthusiastically about launching exchange programs between the two nations—ranging from cultural and academic exchanges to collaborations between think tanks. At just 38, Mr. Tarar is one of the youngest ministers in Pakistan’s cabinet, and his tone was optimistic. “Bangladesh and Pakistan share a historical past,” he said. “Let’s advance it to a shared future.”
New York Times investigative story titled "Strangers in Their Own Land: Being Muslim in Modi’s India," which describes how the world's largest #Muslim community in #India is raising their families and children with fear and uncertainty