South Asian politics
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Bangladesh Repeats Its Political Trauma of 1975
Nov 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Bangladesh's former president Sheikh Hasina faces a death sentence in absentia, mirroring her father's fate in 1975. This verdict highlights South Asia's cyclical political tragedies where leaders transform from saviors to tyrants. Her exile in India further complicates regional relations as Bangladesh struggles with unresolved historical tensions between secularism, religious nationalism, and the unfulfilled promises of liberation.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Strong Response to Afghan Border Provocations
Oct 12, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a firm warning to Afghanistan following border clashes, condemning provocations and accusing Taliban authorities of harboring terrorist elements. The Pakistani leader emphasized that his country's defence remains non-negotiable amid escalating tensions between the neighboring nations.
Taliban Foreign Minister's Historic Visit to India: A New Chapter in Regional Diplomacy
Oct 03, 2025 12:34 am CST
In a landmark diplomatic development, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is set to visit India on October 9, marking the first high-level engagement since the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan. This visit, enabled by a UN Security Council travel exemption, comes after months of diplomatic groundwork and signals India's strategic recalibration in the region. The meeting could reshape South Asian geopolitics while challenging Pakistan's traditional influence over Kabul.
Muhammad Yunus Addresses India-Bangladesh Tensions: Cites Sheikh Hasina's Refuge and SAARC Revival Challenges
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has openly discussed strained relations with India during his New York visit, attributing tensions to India's disapproval of student protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina and India's decision to shelter the former premier. Yunus also advocated for SAARC revival while suggesting India's politics have hindered regional cooperation, and announced plans for Bangladesh's first genuine democratic elections in 15 years, scheduled for February 2025.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties Amid Political Changes
Sep 25, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held significant diplomatic talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly, focusing on trade and economic cooperation. This meeting marks their second encounter and signals improving relations between the historically estranged nations following Bangladesh's recent political transition. Yunus also met with leaders from Italy, Finland, and Kosovo, who expressed support for Bangladesh's upcoming democratic elections amid growing political uncertainty in the country.