Special Report

Indo-Bangla Relations: Connectivity

Connectivity between Bangladesh and India has reached new heights since Bangladesh Awami League came to power in 2009. Several connectivity agreements between the two countries have been executed during this period, while older agreements have been renewed, with appropriate modifications where necessary. Rail Connectivity: During the last eight...

Indo-Bangla Relations: Diplomatic Cooperation

Bangladesh is progressing rapidly on the development highway since Bangladesh Awami League has come to power in 2009. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the improvement in all major economic, social and human development indicators is surprising the world. Implementing the pledge of making Bangladesh a middle-income ...

Bangladesh Marching Ahead: Economic Progress in 2016

While the global economy slumped in the face Brexit and subdued investment, throughout 2016, Bangladesh has overtaken a number of developing nations around the world with a fast track economic growth and cemented its position as one of the sole bright spots in a flailing global economy. Adding much to the surprise of the world, within a space o...

The Necessity of the 5 January Elections

This article looks at the necessity of the 5 January elections, and how Awami League tried its best to accommodate BNP and its allies to participate, failing which there was no other option but to go ahead with the elections according to the constitutional obligation.

Building Bangladesh’s Future: Infrastructure and Mega Projects in 2016

After assuming power in 2014 for the second straight term, the present Awami League government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earmarked on a host of mega infrastructural projects to transform the future of the country and to change the course of national progress for good. To this end, a good number of projects have been put under the Fast-...