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Bangladesh, China, and the Politics of Strategic Friendship

By Prof Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, The relationship between Bangladesh and China has entered a new phase in recent years. What once began primarily as an economic partnership has gradually evolved into a broader strategic relationship involving infrastructure, trade, diplomacy,

Teesta, China, and Bangladesh’s New Diplomatic Equation

By Prof Dr Momtazur Rahman, Bangladesh’s decision to seek China’s support for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project represents a realistic and forward-looking step toward addressing one of the country’s most pressing environmental and development challenges. For decades,

PM Calls for Moving Beyond Certificate-Based Education

DST News: At a workshop titled “Transforming Higher Education in Bangladesh: Roadmap to Sustainable Excellence,” Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged universities to move away from rote learning and certificate-based education. He emphasized the need for skill-based, technology-driven, and research-oriented education

Power, Geopolitics, and the Future of Political Competition in Bangladesh

By Dr. Momtazur Rahman, The recent political developments in Bangladesh have once again raised important questions about the complex interaction between domestic politics and global geopolitical interests. Many political observers argue that the outcome of the latest electoral process cannot

A Living Parliament for a New Bangladesh

By Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, The opening session of the Jatiya Sangsad on 12 March marks more than the routine beginning of parliamentary proceedings. It represents the first full political expression of a new era in Bangladesh—an era shaped by

China Condemns Assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

DST News: China has strongly condemned the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during joint US–Israeli strikes on Tehran, describing the act as a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and international law. In a statement

The End of Khamenei and the Unity of the Iranian People

DST News: The reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s long-serving Supreme Leader, marks one of the most shocking and violent moments in modern Middle Eastern history. Iranian state media confirmed that Khamenei was killed in a coordinated missile and

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