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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.
Bay of Bengal's Naval Diplomacy and the Indo-Pacific Narrative: Partnership or Power Politics?
By Tanvir Rusmat, Dhaka, February 2, 2026
A recent meeting between Bangladesh’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan
U.S. Ambassador Christensen Sends Strategic Signals on U.S. Priorities in South Asia from Dhaka
IPW Report, Dhaka, New York, January 21, 2026.
As Bangladesh approaches a national election, recent remarks by United States Ambassador Brent T. Christensen offer insight into Washington’s intentions for Bangladesh and its broader regional strategy.
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By Tanvir Rusmat, Dhaka, Jan 13, 2026
Bangladesh’s foreign policy is increasingly being reshaped by economic necessity rather than traditional
Asia on Edge as Trump Backs Punitive Tariffs Over Russian Oil
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, January 12, 2026.
United States President Donald Trump has backed a bipartisan bill that would impose sweeping sanctions on countries continuing to buy Russian oil, a move that could significantly
IPW Desk, Washington DC. January 13, 2026.
The U.S. has
Despite Public Rhetoric Trump and Mamdani Trade Friendly Texts
IPW Desk, New York & Washington, D.C. Jan. 14, 2026 —
In an unexpected development,
Ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Aims to Stay Engaged with New York Public Through Talk Show
IPW Desk, New York, January 14, 2026.
Former New York Governor Andrew
Boeing Wins Biman Aircraft Deal as European Diplomatic Push Falls Short
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, 5 January, 2026
Bangladesh has decided in principle to procure 14 aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing, ending a prolonged and diplomatically charged contest between American and European manufacturers to
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, December 6, 2026
US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over immigration and welfare after publishing a list showing the proportion of immigrant households receiving government assistance in the United States. The chart, shared on his social media platform Truth Social, places Bangladesh among the countries with the highest rates of welfare reliance, drawing particular attention in South Asia.
Washington’s Calculated Choice: Brent Christensen and U.S. Strategy in Bangladesh
Anwar Shahadat, New York, 30, 2025
The appointment of Brent T. Christensen as the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh comes at a politically sensitive and strategically significant moment for both Dhaka and Washington. Bangladesh is navigating a transitional period marked by the absence of a fully elected government, alongside a declared roadmap toward national elections aimed at restoring democratic governance. Against this backdrop, the selection of a seasoned career diplomat with prior experience in Bangladesh signals a deliberate and calibrated U.S. approach to engagement with the country.
US SENATE CONFIRMS BRENT CHRISTENSEN AS AMBASSADOR TO BANGLADESH
IPW Desk, Dhaka, New York, December 20, 2025
The United States Senate has approved the appointment of Brent Christensen as the new Ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh. He is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on January 11.
Grace Meng Challenged in Democratic Primary Race in New York’s 6th District
IPW Desk: Dec. 21 2025. New YorkU.S. Representative Grace Meng is facing a primary challenge in New York’s 6th Congressional District, which covers several neighborhoods in Queens.
--Anwar Shahadat-- New York. Dec.13, 2025
Representative Dan Goldman, the incumbent Democrat from New York’s 10th Congressional District, may soon face a primary challenge from Brad Lander, the outgoing New York City Comptroller.
IPW Desk: Washington DC, December 3, 2025In a press note Department of State announced that, in response to the severe impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah
US Tariffs and their impact on Bangladesh's Ready-Made garments sector
by Toufiq Jayad, Dhaka, November 19, 2025.
The United States continues to be the largest export destination for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) products.
India–US Defense Pact: A Strategic Shift with Regional and Global Ripples
By Sadik Sagar, November 13, Dhaka.
India and the United States have signed a landmark defense pact aimed at deepening strategic cooperation, military interoperability, and technology sharing.
U.S. Department of State to Host five Central Asian countries 10th Anniversary
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Department of State announced it will host the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference in partnership with the Kennedy Center, marking a decade of collaboration between the United States and the five Central Asian nations.
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