ASM Tarek Hassan Semul

As institutional protections weaken, vulnerability grows. Align too closely and autonomy erodes. Resist alone and retaliation becomes costly. This is precisely why the defense of multilateralism cannot remain a Western project. It must include those who rely on it most.

As Bangladesh enters a new political phase ahead of the February parliamentary election, its domestic security outlook is increasingly shaped by divisive historical baggage, competing narratives, and fragmented identity.

For Bangladesh, the geopolitical stakes are profound and multifaceted.

The historical Shia-Sunni rift gives another dimension to the tension in the Middle East.

There is no doubt that neighbouring countries will have to bear the heaviest burden of the crisis.

On October 27, the civil conflict in Myanmar took a significant turn.