Bangladesh
A Wave of Defiance
A wave of youth-led uprisings has swept South Asia, revealing shared frustrations across the region. Uprisings in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and now Nepal reflect a broad pattern of generational disillusionment and demands for greater accountability, more inclusive democracy and a break from the past.
Between Pain and Pride
The death of NYPD officer Didarul Islam brought rare recognition for Bangladeshi Americans in the force but, for the younger generations, shaped by post-9/11 surveillance and Black Lives Matter, it exposed painful questions about representation and belonging.
Writers Explore the Long Shadow of Partition in South Asia
The Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 was never just a historical event — it continues to shape lives, identities and communities across South Asia and its diaspora. Contemporary writers are reframing it as a complex, ongoing phenomenon, revealing enduring displacement and intergenerational trauma.
Architects in Bangladesh Are Adapting to Climate Change
Bangladeshi architects are adapting to climate change by using traditional building techniques and local materials. They're designing innovative structures, such as movable houses for flood zones and brick hospitals that withstand rising sea levels, offering valuable lessons for sustainable building globally.
India Takes Notice as Pakistan and Bangladesh Strengthen Ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh began strengthening ties following the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, after which she sought asylum in India. The thaw has included high-level meetings, the resumption of direct trade and eased visa restrictions — developments that have made India increasingly wary.
The Development Economist Leading Bangladesh’s Transitional Government
The student protesters who toppled the Bangladeshi government chose Muhammad Yunus, “banker to the poor” and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to lead the country’s transitional government. Yet it remains to be seen how the vision and experience he brings from outside politics might shape the nation’s future.