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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
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, February 3, 2026
Bangladesh is facing renewed economic and trade challenges as former US President Donald
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, January 26, 2026
With Bangladesh heading toward a pivotal national election on February 12, international attention has increasingly shifted from domestic political contestation to the country’s place in a widening global rivalry.
Will Work With Whoever Wins Election, Says US Ambassador
By Sadik Sagar, Dhaka, January 25, 2026
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has said that Washington does not support any particular political party in Bangladesh and is committed to working with whichever government is elected in the February 12 general elections.
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Why US and UK Advisories Focus on Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts Ahead of Elections
IPW Commentary, New York, January 27, 2026
As Bangladesh approaches its upcoming elections, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued travel advisories
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.
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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Despite Public Rhetoric Trump and Mamdani Trade Friendly Texts
IPW Desk, New York & Washington, D.C. Jan. 14, 2026 —
In an unexpected development,
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
--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.
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
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