From Zia and Khaleda Zia to Muhammad Yunus and Tarique Rahman: Reclaiming national dignity, strategic autonomy, and friendship without subordination  

South Asia has always been a region of profound asymmetry. India occupies nearly three-quarters of.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Reinvigorating SAARC: A Way Out to Utilize Opportunities Through Stagnation

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with lofty ambitions, poised to.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Flames of Dissent: The Burning of Sheikh Mujib’s Residence and the Legacy of Authoritarian Struggle

Context and Incident “On a fateful Wednesday night, history was both illuminated and consumed by.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Shifting Sands: The Erosion of India’s Position in South Asia’s Strategic Duel with China

The Inevitable Struggle for Dominance In an incisive op-ed for ThePrint, Lt Gen Dr. Prakash.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Banning the Awami League: Controversies, Criticism, and Implications for Democracy in Bangladesh

In the ever-turbulent political landscape of Bangladesh, the Awami League (AL), once revered as a.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

At the Crossroads of Asylum and Diplomacy: India’s Quandary Over Sheikh Hasina’s Exile and Its Implications for South Asian Politics

The political terrain of South Asia is widely renowned for its Byzantine intricacy and combustible.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Judicial Integrity and Democratic Stability: Lessons from Bangladesh and the Need for Comprehensive Reform

As Montesquieu put it, “There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

UN Secretary-General’s Visit to Bangladesh: A South Asia Stability and Global Engagement Diplomatic Benchmark

A Global and Regional Significant Visit “The best way to predict the future is to.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Examining the Strategic Implications of Muhammad Yunus’s China Visit During Bangladesh-India Tensions

“In diplomacy, everything is complex and everything is simple at the same time.” – Lester.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

New Dawn for Bangladesh: Professor Muhammad Yunus’s National Address and the Path to Stability, Reform, and Democracy

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker On.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Daring to Dream: Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Power to Change the World

In an age marked by growing inequality, accelerating climate collapse, and rising social isolation, the.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Starlink and the South Asia Transformation: A Leadership Vision Under Dr. Muhammad Yunus

A New Dawn in Connectivity Starlink—the game-changing satellite internet constellation introduced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX—ushers.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

The Future Role of Grameen University: A New Frontier in Global Education and Socioeconomic Change

As Bangladesh stands at the cusp of a new age defined by innovation, inclusiveness, and.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Dr. Muhammad Yunus Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People: Bangladesh’s Pride and a Role Model for All of South Asia

“In a quiet way, you can do great things.” — Mahatma Gandhi The 2025 edition.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Building a Just and Sustainable World: Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ Earthna Summit 2025 Vision and Global Consequences

“We live in an era of deep uncertainty. where new norms, technologies, and governance are.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Bridging Divides: Professor Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh’s Vision for Peace Between India and Pakistan

A New Opportunity for Peace in South Asia In a continent as politically unstable as.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Flashpoint in the Himalayas: The Pahalgam Attack and the Renewed India-Pakistan Conflict—A Regional Analysis

An Echo of Past Tensions On April 22, 2025, the idyllic town of Pahalgam, located.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

From Repression to Renewal: How the Ban on Awami League Heralds a Democratic Reawakening in Bangladesh

“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” — Thomas Jefferson May 10, 2025, was a.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

Press Freedom in South Asia: Bangladesh Makes Promising Advances Amidst Regional Backlash

“Freedom of the press is not only crucial to democracy; it is democracy.” — Walter.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment

A Leader Long Overdue: In an Era of Crisis, a People in Bangladesh Find Their North Star Dr. Yunus

When nations are on the brink—scraped for decades by corruption, authoritarianism, and watered-down institutions—history has.......

Dr. Serajul I. Bhuiyan October 21, 2018 5 Comment