South Asia Center

Providing Afghan women with rights and opportunities must be at the top of the regional and global security agenda.

The Bangladesh government’s updated draft data protection bill is a welcome revision of its 2022 attempt to address the country’s lack of a comprehensive data protection law, but there is still room for constructive change to heighten regulatory certainty.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2022 aims to balance the interests of Indian consumers seeking enhanced privacy and data security against the business need for unconstrained data flows.

As Bangladesh prepares for its 2024 election, the spotlight is on India’s role in determining the country’s democratic future, amid growing pressure from the United States.

The US visa restrictions alone will not guarantee a free and fair election or restore democracy in Bangladesh. However, the new policy sends a loud and clear message.

Uzair Younus talks to Hassan Abbas, distinguished professor at National Defense University, about his new book “The Return of the Taliban.”