Tarique Rahman’s “life-friendly budget”: A new dawn for prosperous Bangladesh

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s address to Parliament on Monday marked a defining moment for Bangladesh. As he joined the general discussion on the proposed FY2026-27 (July 2026-June 2027) national budget, he gave it a name that resonates with hope and purpose—the “Jibon Bandhob Budget” or “life-friendly budget”. This is not merely a fiscal […]

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The China consensus: Why Bangladesh’s political rivals found common ground

by Naim-Ul-Karim In a country whose parliament is better known for shouting matches than handshakes, something unusual happened on Saturday. Lawmakers from both the government and opposition benches unanimously passed a motion thanking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his recent visits to Malaysia and China. The rare cross-party consensus — described by Speaker Hafiz Uddin […]

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The Xi–Tarique summit: A landmark for Bangladesh-China relations

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China has become one of the most important diplomatic achievements for Bangladesh in recent years. The visit was not just about meetings and ceremonies. It produced a strong joint statement that shows both countries are ready to work together more closely than ever before. By […]

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A New Era of U.S.–China Engagement: Why the World Should Welcome It

by Naim-Ul-Karim The relationship between the United States and China stands as one of the most significant in today’s world. Despite stark differences in political systems, historical trajectories, and cultural foundations, the two nations have long coexisted—though often marked by rivalry, mutual distrust, and persistent disagreements. Trade disputes, technology restrictions, and political tensions have frequently […]

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Russia-Ukraine conflict and Cuba

by Bui Minh Long Unlike Cuba, Ukraine has different geopolitical and historical contexts that shape its foreign policy. On October 6, 1973 the Egyptian and Syrian armies launched an attack on Israel, from the north and the south. The US began intensive diplomatic efforts to secure an agreements between Israel, Syria and Egypt, and offered […]

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India retreats from deals with China: Global Times editorial

Source:Global Times Published: 2020/6/22 21:38:40 The Indian government on Sunday gave “complete freedom of action” to Indian troops deployed along the China-India Line of Actual Control. This means Indian commanders will not be restricted in using firearms.  If this new approach is implemented and Indian troops shoot Chinese soldiers in the first place in future […]

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No corporal punishment would make Bangabandhu proud

by Sir Frank Peters 2020 is the year of Bangabandhu. A year to be celebrated, cherished, and remembered by all. On March 17, 100years ago, the umbilical cord to his loving mother was severed and the baby destined to achieve international notoriety and greatness as a man drew his first breath on the soil of […]

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