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Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries.

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How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Dhaka expects New Delhi to play a constructive role in rebuilding its economy and democratic institutions.

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Who is fighting the military junta in Myanmar and can they win?

Myanmar’s ruling junta is currently vulnerable after sustained fighting by a range of dissident groups, so who are the groups behind the recent unrest?

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The countries fuelling Myanmar’s civil war

China has the biggest influence on Myanmar’s civil strife but Russia also has sway, supplying arms to the military junta.

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India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will have to strike a deft balance between two regional powers.

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What next for Bangladesh?

Protests and bloodshed have toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, but the way forward is far from certain. Here are four possible scenarios.

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Putting India-Bangladesh relations on an even keel

Instead of adopting a tough foreign policy line, India must work to regain Bangladeshi people’s trust lost earlier.

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Bangladesh’s next leaders face a daunting task

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

How India can help check rise of Islamists in Bangladesh

Who is fighting the military junta in Myanmar and can they win?

The countries fuelling Myanmar’s civil war

India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

What next for Bangladesh?

Putting India-Bangladesh relations on an even keel

Bangladesh’s next leaders face a daunting task

Is it too late to save France from the far-right?

The ticking time bomb in ISIS detention camps

Preparing kids for the future means listening to them now

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