January 10, 1972 marked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s return to independent Bangladesh, completing the nation’s victory and giving true meaning to freedom.

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman says Bangladesh’s upcoming election could help thaw ties with India, as New Delhi signals a strategic shift toward engagement with the BNP.

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch warns India that Chinese troops may soon be deployed in Balochistan, calling it a grave threat to regional stability and India’s long-term security.

A flawed yarn import policy under Bangladesh’s interim government has left spinning mills with Tk 9,000 crore in unsold stock, forcing closures and threatening broader economic stability.

Bangladesh has arrested Al-Qaeda–linked extremist Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri, signaling a policy reversal after sustained regional and international pressure over militancy.