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REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

1d ago

Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?

An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”

2d ago

The American dream betrayed: Silencing voices

The suppression of dissenting voices is a trait of authoritarian regimes, not democratic countries.

1w ago

Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?

India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.

1w ago

Lessons from history: Will Trump’s tariffs shake up world leadership?

Bangladesh’s cardinal lesson is to do what the US did in 1934.

2w ago

‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’

Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.

2w ago

Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India

The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.

4w ago

March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice

The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.

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REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

1d ago

Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?

An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”

2d ago

The American dream betrayed: Silencing voices

The suppression of dissenting voices is a trait of authoritarian regimes, not democratic countries.

1w ago

Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?

India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.

1w ago

Lessons from history: Will Trump’s tariffs shake up world leadership?

Bangladesh’s cardinal lesson is to do what the US did in 1934.

2w ago

‘Israel's main mission is not combating terrorism, but destroying Gaza’

Both the US and Israel massively spy on each other.

2w ago

Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India

The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.

4w ago

March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice

The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.

1m ago

Rising tariffs may lead to a global recession

The impact of the seismic shift in the global economy caused by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is as immediate as it is personal.

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What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?

Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.

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