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Chiroranjan Sarker

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Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran
Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran
Diplomacy

Uncertain future of Middle East under shadow of Israeli attack on Iran

In June 2025, the Middle East seems to have entered a new, more bloody and uncertain chapter of its prolonged instability. This largest and most comprehensive airstrike in recent memory, carried out by Israel, has not only pushed Iran’s military infrastructure to the brink of destruction, but has also brought about a deep ideological, diplomatic, and political crisis. The significance of this attack is not limited to the number of bombs and missiles—it is a well-planned, multilayered, and symbolic strike that has called into question the existence, identity, and regional leadership claim of Iran’s state system.

China-India rapprochement, Trump’s concerns, and the geopolitical equation in South Asia
China-India rapprochement
Diplomacy

China-India rapprochement, Trump’s concerns, and the geopolitical equation in South Asia

By 2025, international politics has reached a turning point where "strategic distrust" is giving rise to new forms of "temporary alliances." Despite their historical rivalry, the recent closeness between China and India, India’s role in U.S. domestic politics, and the strategic importance of Bangladesh’s location in South Asia are all contributing to increasingly complex geopolitical equations. After the bitter relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, recent developments like the BRICS summit, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meetings, and bilateral border negotiations have transformed China-India relations into a form of “calculated coexistence.”

Rohingya repatriation: Reality vs hue and cry
Rohingya repatriation
State and Politics

Rohingya repatriation: Reality vs hue and cry

A hue and cry has been raised recently from Bangkok to Dhaka centring the issue of Rohingya repatriation. Discussions are going on from international diplomatic circles to the country's media - Myanmar has agreed to take back 180,000 Rohingyas.

Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth
Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth
State and Politics

Attempt to distort history of Liberation War, the inevitable reality of truth

On the night of March 25, 1971, a Pakistani army major transmitted a message via wireless from House No. 32 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, to his superiors: "Big bird in cage, small birds have flown." The meaning was clear—the big bird (Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) had been captured, while the small birds (other leaders and Awami League activists) had escaped. The Pakistani authorities believed that arresting Bangabandhu would put an end to Bangladesh's independence movement. However, history has proven that merely imprisoning a leader does not stop a movement. The Liberation War of 1971 and other historical struggles worldwide demonstrate that, in the absence of leadership, people's struggles often intensify.

Independence Day parade cancelled: Political context and questions
Independence Day
State and Politics

Independence Day parade cancelled: Political context and questions

Independence Day is a day of glory in the history of Bangladesh. On March 26, 1971, Bangladesh declared its independence, and after a long 9-month bloody war, freedom was attained. This day is not only a national holiday but also a symbol of the Bengali nation's identity and the spirit of independence. However, recently, there has been controversy and questions regarding the decision to cancel the Independence Day celebrations, especially the parade.

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