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Political exclusion, economic uncertainty, security concerns and diplomatic imbalance mark Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s fledgling regime. (more…)
As Bangladesh prepares for a February 12 vote, the continued exclusion of the Awami League and concerns over the interim government’s neutrality are raising doubts about whether the election can deliver broad political legitimacy.
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There is a temporary thaw in US-China relations, but India will have to balance its ties deftly with both powers. (more…)
An arduous bureaucratic-judicial exercise and geopolitics could come in the way of Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to Bangladesh. (more…)
The Special Intensive Revision of the voters list across 12 Indian states could potentially lead to sharpening of the communal divide. (more…)
The Jamaat-e-Islami youth wing’s victory in elections to the university’s student wing is a disturbing trend in national politics. (more…)
Both Beijing and New Delhi have shown a willingness to re-engage, but they must address critical areas of concern before moving forward. (more…)
Deadly protests by youths in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal show how lack of attention to inclusive development can fuel public anger. (more…)
The Assam government’s decisions on land transfers are likely to reignite tensions in a state with a history of violence against alleged outsiders. (more…)
Due legal process and international involvement will ensure credibility of Bangladesh’s contested judicial platform. (more…)
