Dhaka Straits Times

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Category: Editorials

China and India Can Give BRICS a Stronger Global Voice

The 18th BRICS Summit, which concluded in New Delhi on Sunday, comes at a significant moment for the grouping. As BRICS marks two decades of its evolution from an emerging-market concept into an influential platform for cooperation among developing economies,

China Backs Teesta Mega Project as Dhaka Balances Development and Geopolitics

China has formally expressed its readiness to provide comprehensive technical and financial support for Bangladesh’s long-awaited Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, from feasibility studies and design to construction and implementation. Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen confirmed that Beijing’s involvement

BJP’s Rise in West Bengal and Its Implications for Bangladesh

The electoral victory of Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal represents one of the most significant political changes in contemporary Indian politics. BJP promised to bring West Bengal “to the front line of development” and transform the

Will Jamaat-e-Islami win in Bangladesh’s upcoming election?

As Bangladesh prepares for its February 12, 2026 parliamentary elections, once-marginalized political forces are gaining momentum—and none more unexpectedly than Jamaat-e-Islami. Long excluded from mainstream politics, Jamaat has transformed its public image and political strategy so dramatically that analysts and

Old waits in a New Year

The calendar moves on relentlessly, indifferent to human hopes and anxieties. Yet, history is shaped not by time itself, but by people and events. For Bangladesh, the years 2024 and 2025 were politically momentous, culminating in a decisive turning point

Begum Khaleda Zia: The end of an unyielding chapter

Begum Khaleda Zia was not merely a political figure but a towering presence in Bangladesh’s political history, embodying resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve. Her name evokes a sense of quiet strength that shaped the country’s democratic journey for decades. Her

Khaleda Zia: From a housewife to a nation’s heart

True respect is not imposed or manufactured; it grows quietly from people’s judgment of one’s actions and character. Begum Khaleda Zia’s political journey reflects this truth, earning her enduring respect despite years of adversity and conflict. Born in Dinajpur in

Rising tensions in Dhaka–Delhi relations

Bangladesh has learned to ask questions and to demand answers. That new confidence has proven deeply unsettling for India. Long accustomed to asserting dominance under the guise of friendship, Delhi now finds it difficult to accept a neighbor that no

National Election 2026: A Dream and a challenge

According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission (EC), the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held on 12 February 2026. After the announcement of the election schedule, authority over the administration and law enforcement agencies is handed over

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