View From Bangladesh
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View from Dhaka Tribune: Taking India and Bangladesh ties to the next level
With both nations sharing ambitious goals, now is as good a time for these two long-standing allies to assess all the key areas they can collaborate.
Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: No questioning the importance of China to Bangladesh
With Bangladesh set to graduate from a least developed country soon, diplomacy will be increasingly important to continue its economic progress.
Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: US visa restrictions are belittling – Bangladesh is not a banana republic
More than a half century after liberation, it is embarrassing to have foreign governments educate us on what governance is or should be.
Syed Badrul Ahsan, Dhaka Tribune
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Opinion: Why Bangladesh is right to include India when counting threat perceptions
Both nations have a long history of defence cooperation but a perceived threat may have many origins.
Qazi Abidus Samad
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From Dhaka Tribune: Why the recent visit of Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina to India is significant
However, the exchange must be balanced and not only go in one direction.
Samina Akhter
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View from Dhaka Tribune: India and Bangladesh must become even better friends
Right from the War of Liberation, New Delhi has been and remains Dhaka’s strongest ally.
Dhaka Tribune
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Bangladesh sets out to curb the leading cause of death among toddlers – drowning
Shockingly, 80% of drowning deaths among children under five occur 20 metres from their homes – most often in the morning hours when parents are occupied.
Kelly Larson, Dhaka Tribune & Md Shariful Islam, Dhaka Tribune
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Opinion: Bangladesh’s media must make itself relevant again to strengthen the country’s democracy
Democracy breaks down when press freedom is restricted.
Meer Ahsan Habib, Dhaka Tribune
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What Bangladesh may look like 10 years from now
Here are four possible scenarios.
Morshedul Alam Mohabat, Dhaka Tribune
The Reel
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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Opinion: Bangladesh started with the promise of secularism. It’s time to return to that ideal
During the election season, there is a race to the bottom when both major parties start their campaign from a place of worship.
Nur E Emroz Alam Tonoy, Dhaka Tribune
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View from Dhaka Tribune: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has put ‘non-aligned’ Bangladesh in a dilemma
Is it time for the country to reevaluate its stance on Russia based on its recent actions?
Adam Pitman, Dhaka Tribune
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Had Yahya Khan and his advisors not blundered, Bangladesh might still have been part of Pakistan
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman believed a political solution could be worked out by redefining Pakistan as a confederation.
Syed Badrul Ahsan, Dhaka Tribune
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final