The Eastern Front: Inside the India-Bangladesh Water dispute
With the 1996 Ganges water treaty ending in 2026, India’s push for reduced water shares and stalled Teesta talks fuel Bangladesh’s fears amid shifting politics and China’s growing influence.
A Contradictory Compassion? India’s Stance on Refugees
India’s provision of humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees repatriated from Pakistan is a recent attempt to showcase its compassion for refugees, especially Afghans. However, this gesture, recognized by the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, sharply contrasts with India’s past involvement in the Afghan conflict and its broader history of handling humanitarian crises and refugee […]
Islamabad Briefs Dhaka on India-Pakistan Tensions
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Pakistan updates Bangladesh on rising India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir attack, and bilateral talks during Dhaka meeting.
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq in Corruption Probe
![UK MP Tulip Siddiq faces arrest warrant in Bangladesh over corruption claims linked to her aunt Sheikh Hasina’s regime. [Image via Daily Mirror]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image_85d4c1ca93.webp)
UK MP Tulip Siddiq faces arrest warrant in Bangladesh over corruption claims linked to her aunt Sheikh Hasina’s regime.
Bangladesh to Send Uprising Victims to Pakistan for Treatment
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Bangladesh to send 52 more injured for treatment, including 31 to Pakistan, as July uprising toll nears 800 martyrs.
Bangladesh’s Yunus Writes Letter to Trump Over New Export Tariffs
![In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports. [Image via BDNews 24]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/yunus-trump-070425-01-1744025162.webp)
In a letter to Trump, Muhammad Yunus urges tariff delay on Bangladeshi exports, pledging reforms and increased US imports.
USTR Flags Digital Trade, Tariff Concerns in Bangladesh
![USTR 2025 report flags high tariffs, corruption, and digital restrictions as major challenges for US businesses in Bangladesh. [Image via The Daily Star]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ustr.webp)
USTR 2025 report flags high tariffs, corruption, and digital restrictions as major challenges for US businesses in Bangladesh.
Yunus-Modi Meeting Uncertain as India Finalizes BIMSTEC Schedule
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Indian PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok; no bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus confirmed yet.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus to Meet President Xi Jinping During China Visit
![Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation. [Image via Bangla Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Yunus-d522d19d3353f6ab8727afa361b347ab-1024x618.webp)
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
From Sri Lanka to Myanmar: India’s Shadow Wars
India’s covert operations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar fuel instability, raising questions about its regional dominance.