Tensions between India and Bangladesh have flared up after an alarming incident near their shared border. On Monday, a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in Agartala, a city in northeast India, came under attack by activists protesting the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh. The protesters, angered by what they see
Bangladesh is facing a big challenge over an unpaid energy bill of nearly $500 million owed to India, and it’s putting pressure on the country’s new interim government. The Financial Times (FT) recently reported that Bangladesh is rethinking its energy deals, particularly one involving Indian conglomerate Adani Group. The Background
In Bangladesh, there’s a troubling pattern where U.S. involvement seems to shape the country’s political landscape, often at the expense of its democratic process. This process involves using strong economic policies, often enforced by the IMF and World Bank, to influence the country’s governance. In 2024, the U.S. supported the
After a US-backed coup ousted Bangladesh’s former leader Sheikh Hasina, the new government is stirring tensions with India by falsely blaming it for recent floods, possibly as a cover for more sinister plans. These tensions could be used to justify hosting anti-Indian separatist groups and even giving the US a
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, has a shocking accusation against the US. On August 12, while in exile in India, she told the Economic Times, “I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the
Bangladesh might be a young country—just 53 years old—but its history is more thrilling than a Hollywood blockbuster. From military coups and assassinations to betrayals and political intrigue, this small South Asian nation has seen it all. But what’s happening now is bigger than anything before. The latest coup in
U.S. and India are clashing over the political future of Bangladesh, drawing parallels to the situation in Ukraine. According to the Washington Post, India pressured the U.S. to avoid aggressive actions against the Bangladeshi government, fearing that instability there could boost terrorist groups threatening India’s security. The U.S. is accused
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
