Author: Balarama V

The D-8 Summit held on 19th December 2024, in Cairo, Egypt two representatives from two hostile nations met together. Signing on route with the intention of intensifying the bilateral cooperation, trade, cultural cooperation and regional cooperation so as to expand bonds and identify new areas collaboration when political changes taking place in Bangladesh. The engagement is through high-level meetings and discussion on various sectors, including trade and regional initiatives.   This meeting is between Bangladesh’s chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. Just 50 years ago there were enemies and Bangladesh separated from Pakistan. What is the…

            On 9th of December, 2024 Vikram Misri, India’s Foreign Secretary met with Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser in Dhaka, Bangladesh. ­­After Hasina resignation in August 5th, 2024, the situation in Bangladesh has became unstable, while Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 after the resignation fleeted to India amid of Student led protest. While there are multiple allegations regrading the attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and multiple vandalism including in Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India. Where India is concerned over the safety and welfare of minorities in Bangladesh, but Bangladesh officials demand for extradition of Sheikh Hasina, where…

The Bangladeshi Military, both high and low-ranking Berserkers in the Bangladeshi Military were the architects of the July Revolution. As for the civilian political forces including factions opposed to the ruling government at the time. In July 1990, the revolution is refer as Student-People’s uprising with heavy military involvement that shape the political direction of Bangladesh. It was a transition from authoritarianism to a series of political realignments, focused on diminishing centralized power. The July Revolution occurred in July 2024 primarily unfounded in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, where the key government and military installations was targeted, also focused on other major cities. The…

On September 8,2024, National Citizens Committee (NCC) was formed following the July Revolution, which led to resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The NCC comprise of former student leaders in their late 20s and early 30s, many of whom were key figures in July Revolution including Nasir Uddin Patwari (convener), Akhtar Hossain (member secretary), and Samantha Sharmin (Spokesperson). The NCC has established a presence across Bangladesh, with representatives in 89 locations, including 24 in Dhaka and 65 in other regions. The organization has made it clear that its core interest is to push for political reforms across…

In December 2024, the Chinese government approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River. Aimed to generate electricity and bolster China’s sustainable energy capacity. Proposed to build on the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Tsangpo in China), near the very disputed border with India. The speculated reason for building the largest hydropower dam is to enhance energy security and control water resources, impacting downstream flow to India and Bangladesh. This could alter the river’s flow, affecting water availability, agriculture, and ecosystems in India’s Northeast states. Will this bold move threaten India’s Northeast and Bangladesh’s water availability?…

President Xi Jinping, the leader of the People’s Republic of China, delivers his New Year address, highlighting China’s achievements in the last year and outlining the future priorities for the coming year. This address is given on the 31st of December every year, and he delivered it on 31st December, 2024, regarding China’s achievements and future priorities. Unlike other New Year addresses, this is a critical speech as China faces an economic slowdown and the rise of Donald Trump, who plans on imposing tariffs on Chinese goods of up to 60 percent. Compared to last year, President Xi Jinping’s note…

On the 26th of December 2024, Chinese authorities through their official communication channels made a public statement on the introduction of its J-36 fighter which is a stealth aircraft. This report marked another important chapter in development and operation of military aircrafts within the Chinese military system. The date it was presented was purposely set to make a statement as it is the date for the birth of Mao Zedong. This demonstrates that China does have ambitions to dominate using new airborne technologies. According to her, rigorous research, testing, and innovations in technologies were characteristic of J-36 which was manufactured…

On 20th January, 2025, Donald J. Trump would assume office as the President of the United State, development is assured to shape the South Korea-U.S. relationship amidst ongoing tensions and the rising dominance Chinese naval fleet in the Indo-Pacific region. As the second term is likely to bring shift in the alliance, particularly in these three areas: North Korea policy, host-nation support for U.S. troop, and the approach to China. While the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol has emphasized and focused on restricting North Korea, but Trump’s preference for personal diplomacy and engagement with Kim Jong Un could cause…

              Following Hasina’s removal from power in August 2024, there have been major shift in political landscape notable incidents in Dhaka and other major cities. As the current government argue and question Mujibur Rahman role in Bangladesh’s Liberation War. They want to re write history and modify the historical narrative of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, particularly the roles played by Mujibur and the Awami League. Stating that Hasina’s administration promoted a Mujib-centric version of history, sidelining other contributors to the Liberation War leading bias and false narrative. Modifying through removal of Mujib’s statues, defacement of murals, revision of education curriculum, and…

On 9th of November, 2024 Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto meets China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China. Prabowo attended high-level diplomatic talks and issued 2024 joint statement, which to address longstanding maritime disputes in the South China Sea and Strengthen bilateral cooperation. The joint statement acknowledging overlapping maritime claims in the Natuna islands. The diplomatic talks were through formal discussion emphasizing legal recognition of disputes, and potential course of action for collaborative conflict management. While joint statement acknowledged of disputes highlighting a diplomatic shift, it raises question: What motivated Prabowo to formalize these disagreements with rising superpower like China?…