In the before times, I provided examples of the “elevator speeches” I would have given to former Bangladesh Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina and Begum Zia and their colleagues in the run up
From the outset, Hasina’s political adversaries took to the streets but were consistently suppressed by the regime’s security forces. She managed to complete two additional terms through deeply flawed elections. Although opposition
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
The Awami League, once the champion of secularism and Bengali nationalism, has abandoned its founding ideals under Sheikh Hasina's leadership, upholding secularism only by lip service. To maintain power, her government has
Prof. Badiul Alam Majumdar is known by millions of people in Bangladesh and tens of thousands of people around the world, yet very few know his life story. And that life story
Despite its booming economy, Bangladesh attracted only around $2 billion of FDI in 2022, which pales in comparison to the $15-20 billion invested annually in Vietnam or the $65-70 billion that flowed
Recent research published in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health reveals that communication gaps significantly impact patient outcomes in Bangladesh. The study identifies key factors contributing to these gaps, including
“In Teardrop Diplomacy, Asanga Abeyagoonasekera does a masterful job in outlining China’s engagement with Sri Lanka and the resultant impact on regional relations, “great power competition,” and the security and economic stability
The health of a democracy is judged on much more than whether or not voters are allowed to check a box once every few years, and Indian democracy, aside from presumed “free
Pakistan joined the long list of South Asian nations holding an election this year. Unlike the others, Pakistan’s election, held on February 8 this year, defied our expectations. In Bangladesh, the unfree
Under President Xi, China has stressed shared growth and common prosperity. This has focused on business, trade, and economic development, and ignored global values of democracy, freedom of speech, and human rights.