Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The National Security Strategy (NSS) of US President Donald Trump’s administration serves as a wake-up call for Southeast Asia, signalling that the US may no longer… Continue reading US no longer interested in containing China in Southeast Asia: Report
Male, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami’s recent statements and manifesto expose a striking contradiction, projecting an image of inclusivity and protection for women, while its longstanding regressive… Continue reading Bangladesh: Jamaat’s promises on women empowerment mask enduring regressive attitude
Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations. A Royal New Zealand Navy… Continue reading New Zealand strengthens strategic partnership with India through key defence appointment
Dhaka, Feb 11 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for polls on Thursday, election rules strictly prohibit exploiting religious sentiments for gaining electoral advantage, yet the parties and candidates from across the… Continue reading Bangladesh: BNP and Jamaat trade religious slurs ahead of election
Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Pakistan presents an interesting scenario, where whistleblower protections are inadequate, weak and only symbolic, thus showcasing longstanding failures in political accountability, contractual implementation and regulatory independence,… Continue reading Pakistan has structurally inadequate whistleblower protection framework: Report
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The United States and India should anchor their partnership in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to counter authoritarian models and shape the global digital order, according… Continue reading US, India should forge AI tech compact: Report
Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami has exposed its contradictory stance on the question of Sharia, a report highlighted on Tuesday. It mentioned that, for a long… Continue reading Jamaat’s dual stance on Sharia undermines its credibility in polls: Report
Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s political parties, crippled by legacies of corruption, dynastic leadership, or tainted reputations, are currently ill-equipped to restore public trust on their own, while politicised state… Continue reading Bangladesh: Political parties currently ill-equipped to restore public trust
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 10 (IANS) Malaysian Police rescued three Bangladeshi nationals at a construction site in Hulu Terengganu region in Malaysia under ‘Operation Pintas’, local media reported. The Royal Malaysia… Continue reading Malaysian police rescues three Bangladeshis in human trafficking case
Quetta, Feb 10 (IANS) Balochistan’s alienation in Pakistan has been shaped by interrupted political processes, weak civilian administration and contested resource sharing, a report has highlighted. The insurgency in Balochistan… Continue reading Balochistan’s alienation shaped by interrupted political processes, contested resource sharing: Report
Dhaka, Feb 9 (IANS) As Bangladesh readies to hold national election on February 12, minorities in the South Asian nation feel the insecurity more profoundly, a report has highlighted. Quoting… Continue reading Minorities in Bangladesh feel insecurity more profoundly ahead of election: Report
Abu Dhabi, Feb 9 (IANS) The leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt met Monday to call for a permanent end to the fighting in Gaza, emphasising that… Continue reading UAE, Egyptian Presidents meet to align on Gaza, economic ties
