The tiger and the dragon
‘A rising tide raises all boats.’ Former US President John F. Kennedy often used this phrase during the Cold War era to promote free...
Hope and history – rethinking the Rohingya response
Bangladesh has been generously hosting Rohingya refugees from Myanmar for decades, with more than 740,000 people fleeing Myanmar since August 2017. This exodus was...
The women, peace and security agenda in contemporary Bangladesh
Many countries are witnessing political turmoil, which has led to situations of conflict that are endangering peace and security both domestically and across regions....
Bangladesh and 50 years of international law
In 1971, when Bangladesh won its war of liberation, the fledgling state’s key foreign policy aim was to obtain legal recognition under international law....
Geopolitical consequences of covid-19: rethinking diplomacy in Bangladesh
Historically, the consequences of pandemics have always been ground-shifting. With drastic increases in mortality and morbidity, they have led to significant economic, social and...
Friendship towards all was a masterstroke
As Bangladesh prepares to celebrate the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the revered founding father of the country, and as this youngest...