Delusion Is Dangerous: What Bangladesh And Yunus Must Understand

[ad_1] Mohammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize winner, was in China recently, and in an exercise best characterised as one of supreme oratory acrobatics, he wove Northeast India into a narrative that reduces Bangladesh to the exclusive guardian of the Bay of Bengal. If this was a geopolitical chess move, it was one made with an…

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Why ‘Break Up Bangladesh’ Calls Are Coming From Politicians In Northeast India

[ad_1] After the change of regime in Bangladesh, the new dispensation is now looking at China as a larger ally as it keeps a distance from India, a long-standing friend of Bangladesh. This as India and Bangladesh have made strides, with India investing in the bilateral relationship by establishing new economic corridors, railway and road…

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Dagger To Chicken’s Neck? Why Bangladesh Leader’s Remarks Enraged India

[ad_1] Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus’ remarks on the landlocked nature of India’s Northeastern states and the sharp response from the region’s leaders have again put the vital Chicken’s Neck corridor under the spotlight. This narrow strip, which connects the Northeastern states with the rest of the country, assumes great significance amid Delhi’s tense ties with…

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US Responds To Bangladesh Amid Row Over Spy Chief’s “Caliphate” Remark

[ad_1] Washington DC: US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Wednesday condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh during her press briefing. When asked about the recent remarks made by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding Bangladesh, Bruce stated that the US welcomed efforts by the interim government to reduce instances of…

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US Intelligence Chief’s ‘Islamic Caliphate’ Remark On Crisis In Bangladesh

[ad_1] New Delhi: The United States is deeply concerned about the situation in Bangladesh, US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard told NDTV World today, speaking about the persecution of religious minorities. She said that the Trump administration is focused and committed to defeat “Islamist terrorism” globally. In an exclusive interview to NDTV World, United States’ Director…

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Sheikh Hasina’s Family Properties, Bank Accounts Seized In Bangladesh

[ad_1] Dhaka: A court in Dhaka has ordered the seizure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Dhanmondi residence, ‘Sudasadhan’, and some other properties owned by her family members, who are in exile in India. At the same time, the court ordered the seizure of 124 bank accounts belonging to her family, an official said. Dhaka…

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