The Spectre Of East Pakistan Haunts India
Once, New Delhi reportedly alleged that he raised anti-India slogans from a parallel office of the Government in Bangladesh. He and his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia (the former Prime Minister […]
Blunders Made By A Statesman
The creation of Bangladesh from erstwhile East Pakistan is a bright milestone in the history of the Bengalis. However, the South Asian nation has faced various covert political attacks since […]
Where Democracy Co-exists With Diversity
Emperor Ashoka (BCE 304 – BCE 232), the third ruler from the Mauryan Dynasty who is popularly known as Ashoka the Great, used to rule a large part of the […]
Indian Foreign Policy Needs A Rejig
India and the Neighbourhood: Case Studies, the recently published book co-edited by Suranjan Das and Santanu Chakraborty, is a much-needed addition to the analysis of South Asian politics. This publication […]
On The ‘Global Elections Super Cycle’…
The year 2024 began with two Parliamentary Elections in the Indian Subcontinent. While the General Elections took place in Bangladesh on January 7, Pakistan held Parliamentary Polls on February 8. […]
Depicting Aynaghar’s Dark Horrors…
Since the mass protests in Bangladesh triggered the fall of the Sheikh Hasina Wazed Government on August 5, 2024, one word – Aynaghar (the Room of Mirrors) – has been […]
Social Media: Enabling A Style Of Populist Politics
Social media have proven their strength, yet again, in Bangladesh this time! In 2011, Anti-Government campaigns on social media triggered an unrest in Egypt, leading to the fall of former […]
West Asia Against Appointing Pakistani Workers!
West Asian countries have decided not to offer jobs to Pakistani nationals! Quite a few of the Gulf countries have issued warnings about the increasing number of Pakistani citizens on […]
The Chaos & A Fresh ‘Beginning’
The recent mass uprising in Bangladesh has triggered a total anarchy, placing the South Asian country of 170 million at a critical juncture! Mass uprising has never followed any particular […]
Boundless Ocean Of Politics 