foreign policy

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

Bangladesh can gain big if it plays its cards right

Bangladesh can gain big from its “advantageous situation” of being a focal point in the Indo-Pacific region if it can address the diplomatic, democratic, governance and economic pitfalls, said foreign policy analysts. 

Foreign Minister's comments: Why do they say what they say?

You only need common sense to know that “open secrets” are also secrets.

STRATEGICALLY SPEAKING / Is it time to rethink our Pak-Turkey policy?

It is said that foreign policies should not be dictated by the heart but by the head. And I believe that that precept must always predominate our foreign policy formulation.

Dhaka-US renews pledge to fight extremism

The US say it will remain beside Bangladesh in the ongoing fight against violent extremism and terrorism, which threaten societies that cherish basic human freedom.

Trump, Bush go head to head in debate

Republican candidates for president trade sharp blows over foreign policy and the future of the Supreme Court in an often unruly and chaotic debate.

Hasina among 100 leading global thinkers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as one of the world's top 100 global thinkers by Foreign Policy, a Washington-based prestigious magazine of global politics, economics and ideas.

BOTTOM LINE / China-Bangladesh: Strengthening partnership

Bangladesh has been able to maintain a balanced relationship with China and India because the country needs both the economic giants of Asia to quicken its pace of economic and social development.

Obama tells Iran of 'historic' opportunity

US President Barack Obama has tells the Iranian people that a deal to transform the relationship between the two countries could be within reach.

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Bangladesh can gain big if it plays its cards right

Bangladesh can gain big from its “advantageous situation” of being a focal point in the Indo-Pacific region if it can address the diplomatic, democratic, governance and economic pitfalls, said foreign policy analysts. 

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Foreign Minister's comments: Why do they say what they say?

You only need common sense to know that “open secrets” are also secrets.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Is it time to rethink our Pak-Turkey policy?

It is said that foreign policies should not be dictated by the heart but by the head. And I believe that that precept must always predominate our foreign policy formulation.

March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016

Dhaka-US renews pledge to fight extremism

The US say it will remain beside Bangladesh in the ongoing fight against violent extremism and terrorism, which threaten societies that cherish basic human freedom.

February 14, 2016
February 14, 2016

Trump, Bush go head to head in debate

Republican candidates for president trade sharp blows over foreign policy and the future of the Supreme Court in an often unruly and chaotic debate.

December 2, 2015
December 2, 2015

Hasina among 100 leading global thinkers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as one of the world's top 100 global thinkers by Foreign Policy, a Washington-based prestigious magazine of global politics, economics and ideas.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

China-Bangladesh: Strengthening partnership

Bangladesh has been able to maintain a balanced relationship with China and India because the country needs both the economic giants of Asia to quicken its pace of economic and social development.

March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015

Obama tells Iran of 'historic' opportunity

US President Barack Obama has tells the Iranian people that a deal to transform the relationship between the two countries could be within reach.