By DST’s Editorial Team, The growing Iran-US confrontation has dealt a major blow to the United Arab Emirates’ long-standing ambition of presenting itself as the Middle East’s “Little Sparta” — a small but highly influential and militarily powerful state. Over
By Dr Momtazur Rahman, As tensions in the Middle East continue to reshape global politics, the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn extraordinary international attention. Although officially presented as a diplomatic
By M. Rahman, PhD, Adviser, Dhaka Straits Times, Following the mass uprising of 2024, Bangladesh’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. A government once considered immovable collapsed under public pressure for accountability. The movement once again proved that when
By Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, Human society emerged from a shared desire for peace, prosperity, and ethical coexistence. People organized themselves into communities to ensure justice, security, and moral order. Yet the condition of that society today raises disturbing questions.
By DST’s Editorial Team, Bangladesh finds itself walking a delicate diplomatic tightrope. On one hand, China is its largest infrastructure partner and a key investor in energy, ports, and connectivity projects. On the other, Western nations, particularly the United States
By DST Editorial Team, Dhaka is a city of extremes. In one street, high-rises reach toward the sky; in another, rainwater pools in knee-deep streams, forcing residents to wade through what once were thoroughfares. Every monsoon season, the city reveals
Dhaka Straits Times — Commentary Desk Bangladesh has entered a decisive phase in the lead-up to the upcoming general election. The government’s recent decision to allow a seven-day window for achieving political consensus has created both anticipation and uncertainty across
