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By Tanvir Rusmat, Dhaka, February 3, 2026
Bangladesh’s move to establish a defence industrial zone in the port city of Chattogram is increasingly being viewed as a strategic test of its long-standing diplomatic balancing policy, as geopolitical competition intensifies across the Indo-Pacific, analysts say.
Diplomatic Exchange Follows U.S. Ambassador’s China Remarks in Dhaka
IPW Report: New York, January 28, 2026
During his first interaction with the Bangladeshi press, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen outlined Washington’s position on Bangladesh’s upcoming national election while also commenting on wider regional dynamics, including China’s role in South Asia.
Bangladesh’s economic geopolitics: foreign policy recalculated for survival
By Tanvir Rusmat, Dhaka, Jan 13, 2026
Bangladesh’s foreign policy is increasingly being reshaped by economic necessity rather than traditional diplomatic considerations. Prolonged global inflation, tightening financial conditions, dollar shortages, and growing external debt have significantly constrained Dhaka’s policy choices. As a result, economic survival has emerged as the dominant driver of Bangladesh’s international engagement, placing the country at a critical economic-geopolitical juncture.
By Tanvir Rusmat, Dhaka, November 18,2025
Tensions between China and Japan have intensified sharply following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks in parliament that a Chinese military move against Taiwan could create a “survival-th
As Western powers push back against Beijing’s influence, Bangladesh’s strategic choices are under scrutiny
As Western powers push back against Beijing’s influence, Bangladesh’s strategic choices are under scrutiny
Tanvir Rusmat Dhaka, November 11, 2025
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) turns ten, the world remains divided over whether it is a pathway to shared growth or a tool of strategic influence.
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