The US tech partnership with India is crucial to this journey, even as growing human rights concerns become a source of irritation in the bilateral relationship.
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
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.
Experts have raised serious questions of legitimacy and constitutionality of the 15th Amendment. They argue that the Constitution represents the will of the people of Bangladesh, but point out the people had no
The government refused to accept a recommendation that called for the release of all detained HRDs. Even more disturbing, it rejected outright another recommendation that called for the release of Kashmiri journalists
“The United States should not bargain away human rights for political expediency,” she added. “The Modi government will not last forever, but his legacy will damage and may even break Indian democracy