The United States is playing a dangerous game of escalating tensions, consistent with its history of engaging in wars. A critical part of this strategy involves destabilizing Bangladesh, which plays a key role in the shifting global alliances that challenge American influence. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) The Belt
Sheikh Hasina’s sudden removal from power in Bangladesh has sparked suspicions of international meddling, particularly from the US and China. Hasina’s leadership had strengthened ties with India and brought stability to the region, which some foreign powers may have viewed as a threat. The US, displeased with India’s warm relationship
Just two days after Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, stunned everyone by saying the US tried to get her to give up control of Saint Martin island, it’s now come to light that the US made a similar offer to Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. The Wall Street
Two prominent US analysts, Derek Grossman and Michael Kugelman, might not be as independent as they seem. Funded heavily by the US government through their employers, the RAND Corporation, and the Wilson Center, these analysts are being viewed as unofficial spokespeople for US interests. With the recent US-backed regime change
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee her residence and take refuge in a modest guest house after massive student-led protests erupted across the country. The situation quickly spiraled as the military, led by her niece’s husband, refused to suppress the protestors, leading to her sudden and dramatic
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has recently been cleared of corruption charges brought against him by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). This acquittal comes just days after he was also cleared in a separate case involving labor law violations. This important news follows a major political shift in Bangladesh. Three days
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that her recent removal from office was orchestrated by the US to gain control over the strategically important St. Martin Island in the Bay of Bengal. In a dramatic letter, Hasina alleged that she was pressured to surrender the island to American
The forced ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power by street agitators earlier this week has many dimensions, internal and external, all of which will be problematic in the near to medium term for Bangladesh itself, for India, and the entire region. Bangladesh politics has been tumultuous, with Sheikh Hasina’s
Mohammed Yunus, often called the “father of microcredit” in Bangladesh, is known for his work with Grameen Bank, which earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Recently, he gave an interview suggesting he wants to return to politics and even lead Bangladesh. Two months later, his dream came true.