Bangladesh was born on four ideals—nationalism, democracy, socialism, and secularism. This editorial examines why a growing section of society now rejects that very foundation.
India’s Victory Day tributes increasingly omit Bangladesh, signaling concern over Dhaka’s retreat from the values of 1971 and a fraying consensus that once anchored regional stability.
The 1971 killing of Bangladesh’s intellectuals was a calculated attempt to cripple a new nation. Remembering them demands vigilance against any assault on free thought today.
Global media and legal experts question Bangladesh’s conviction of UK MP Tulip Siddiq, citing lack of due process, political motivation, and sweeping cases targeting the Hasina family.
Bangladesh’s revival of the Lalmonirhat airbase near India’s Siliguri Corridor is reshaping regional security debates, prompting concern, caution and calls for transparency on both sides.