Bangladesh Archives

Shahid featured in 9DASHLINE: Bangladesh’s manoeuvring of climate change geopolitics

New Atlanticist Jan 18, 2024

What Bangladesh’s widely boycotted election reveals about its future

By Ali Riaz

The election results were a foregone conclusion, as there were no opposition parties contesting. But the results reveal a deeper entrenchment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party.

Civil Society Elections

New Atlanticist Nov 17, 2023

Bangladesh is at a tipping point. Here are the scenarios for a contentious election season.

By Ali Riaz

Violence and street agitations are back in full swing in Bangladesh ahead of the scheduled general elections in January 2024.

Bangladesh Elections

SouthAsiaSource Jun 6, 2023

What the new US visa policy for Bangladesh means

By Ali Riaz

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.

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

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In the News

Jul 28, 2022

Shahid featured in 9DASHLINE: Bangladesh’s manoeuvring of climate change geopolitics

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 27, 2022

Nasr and Riaz featured in The Print: Jihadists in Bangladesh are still going strong. Economic gains aren’t ‘wins’

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 24, 2022

Riaz featured in The Daily Star: Ali Riaz, UPL discuss ‘More Than Meets The Eye: Essays on Bangladeshi Politics’

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 13, 2022

Dr. Riaz in Gulf Times: Ravaged by unsparing floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh India

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Riaz in Business Day: Bangladesh floods expose weak preparations against climate threat

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 6, 2022

Myanmar’s ‘Rohingya Genocide’: A conversation with Ronan Lee

By Atlantic Council

An interview between Rudabeh Shahid and Ronan Lee to discuss the difficulties in conducting the study and current book ban in Myanmar, post-coup Rohingya conditions, and wider repercussions for the South Asian region.

Bangladesh Civil Society

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Riaz in Reuters: Ravaged by floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

SouthAsiaSource

May 12, 2022

Rising sea levels and the climate crisis in Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka

By South Asia Center

The South Asia Center brings together a panel of experts to discuss the effects of climate change on the economy, food and energy security, and migration in Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Apr 14, 2022