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Shafi Md Mostofa

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Terror Alert in Bangladesh: Between Denial and Reality

Ignoring quiet militant activity like online recruitment or fundraising is just as dangerous as exaggerating the militant threat for political...

06.05.2026 7

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Why the India-Bangladesh Ganges Treaty Renewal Must Deliver Real Security

The treaty will expire later this year. But it was not discussed during Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s recent visit to Delhi.

13.04.2026 8

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As Tehran Burns, South Asia Trembles

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran is testing South Asia’s energy security, remittance economies, and sectarian equilibrium — all at once.

06.03.2026 10

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After Election, Jamaat Moves From the Margins to the Opposition in Bangladesh

As the main opposition party in parliament, the once-marginal party has a mandate to challenge the government and shape policy debates.

16.02.2026 20

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Draws NCP and LDP Into an Islamist Alliance

It will help the party shed its baggage of having opposed Bangladesh’s liberation in 1971, and attract the support of young participants in the July...

02.01.2026 10

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With Khaleda Zia’s Passing, an Important Era in Bangladeshi Politics Has Ended

A former prime minister, Zia fought hard against Gen Ershad’s military rule. But her shutdowns and street protests weakened parliamentary democracy.

30.12.2025 30

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To Vote or Not to Vote for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami

Bangladeshis have not forgotten the Jamaat’s role in the horrific violence of 1971. But they want change, a shift away from corruption

25.11.2025 10

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The July Charter: A New Beginning for Bangladesh’s Democratic Future

It is a bold attempt to reset Bangladesh’s democratic trajectory after years of political unrest, authoritarian drift, and institutional erosion.

28.10.2025 10

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Growing Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations are Changing Regional Geopolitics

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Dhaka was successful in boosting ties between two nations that have long been at odds.

01.09.2025 10

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It Was an Uprising, Not a Revolution, Says Bangladesh’s ‘July Declaration’

It attempts to legitimize the Yunus-led interim government as a constitutionally mandated government.

15.08.2025 10

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What Underlies High US Tariffs on Bangladesh

Dhaka’s trade deficit with the US is smaller than that of Vietnam. Yet it has been slapped with a higher tariff rate.

19.07.2025 10

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The Battle Over Electoral Reform in Bangladesh

Islamists want a proportional representation system under which they could win more seats. The BNP prefers the current first-past-the-post system.

08.07.2025 10

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Why is Mob Violence So Common in Bangladesh?

The country has normalized mob culture where force, fear, and informal power often override law and justice.

27.06.2025 10

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National Elections in April 2026, Says Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Adviser Yunus

Previously, he had said that elections would be held in June next year.

17.06.2025 30

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Bangladesh’s Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis

The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.

15.05.2025 10

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Rebranding Jamaat: The Rise of the ‘Islamist Left’ in Bangladesh

Jamaat-e-Islami is attempting to reframe itself as an early adopter of the progressive, inclusive spirit of the July Revolution. Will it work?

02.05.2025 20

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From Revolution to Reform: The BNP’s Uphill Battle in a New Bangladesh

Despite its historical popularity, the party is losing ground due to a combination of internal weaknesses, external pressures, and shifting public...

09.04.2025 10

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The Rise of the National Citizen Party: A New Dawn in Bangladeshi Politics?

A new political party formed by the students who led the July 2024 uprising represents a bold attempt to redefine Bangladeshi politics.

11.03.2025 10

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