The sanctions can cause severe economic damage to Bangladesh's development projects
From Farm Chickens to Cockroaches: Why South Asia’s Gen Z Is So Restive
Until the region’s economies produce jobs, and its ministers produce respect, at the pace they produce graduates, South Asia’s Gen Z will keep finding new, and increasingly desperate, ways to be heard
Bridging the Policy Gap: Why Northeast India Cannot Tap Bangladesh Pharma Market Across the Border?
The real question is simpler: do Indian states want to use a resource that is geographically closer, internationally certified, available already, or would they prefer to continue to suffer from a yearly deficit on the other side of the Corridor?
Green AI? The Global South Cannot Afford the Wrong Kind of Digital Growth
In the case of the Global South, this would mean designing AI according to the demands of that particular place and within the bounds of its available power. It would mean opting for small language models, frugality, and less energy-intensive infrastructure over costly mimicry of Silicon Valley.
Inside India's Modern Counter-Terrorism Strategy: The Zero-Tolerance Mandate
The government is also engaging doctors, psychologists, lawyers, civil society organisations, NGOs, religious leaders and community representatives to facilitate de-radicalisation and reintegration. Young people are encouraged to participate in constructive social activities that promote communal harmony and reduce the appeal of extremist ideologies.
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Social cohesion within countries has been slowly eroding for some time; social media has accelerated that erosion
US sanctions on Bangladesh security officials are biased and motivated
Extrajudicial killings are taking place in many countries such as Pakistan but the US is directing its ire at Bangladesh
Rajaji: His support for free enterprise and opposition to state capitalism was proved right
It would be appropriate to celebrate the birthday of Rajaji - not just an independence activist, but a lawyer, writer and statesman - at least next year as a day of free enterprise
What causes the Eureka moment in the brain?
During relaxation of the brain or when one is not thinking about a problem, some other neural pathways are made and these may create the trigger resulting in the Eureka moment, writes Anil K. Rajvanshi for South Asia Monitor
Nagaland killings: CHRI urges speedy investigation and bringing the accused to trial
Welcoming the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) notice to authorities seeking a detailed report on the recent killing of 14 civilians and one security personnel by the Indian Army, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has also urged the apex rights body and the State government to set up the long-pending state human rights commission in Nagaland
India may have to do balancing act at Summit for Democracy
The summit could change South Asian dynamics considering how it draws a line between China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on one side and India, Pakistan and Nepal on another, writes Divyanshu Jindal for South Asia Monitor
Stifling legitimate protests in Balochistan may spark violence
In a shocking move, Balochistan Governor Syed Zahoor Agha issued a Criminal Law Balochistan Amendment Ordinance which bans meetings, rallies and sit-ins on national highways to ensure free movement of people
World needs spirituality now more than ever
All over the world we are witnessing the rise of dictators, strong-arm rulers and corrupt leaders
Bangladesh can gain by taking part in Chinese trade fairs
Like Bangladesh, South Asian countries can use Chinese expos to promote their brands and build a new trade image
The spirit of South Asia: Remembering Kamla Bhasin
Sapan is a coalition of individuals and organisations that places India-Pakistan relations in a regional context and calls for a visa-free South Asia
How people 'fought' the 1971 war: A reminiscence
The Prime Minister said that shortly after 5.30 p.m., Pakistan “launched a full-scale war against us”, its Air Force striking eight Indian Air Force stations and its artillery opening up on several fronts
World must pressurize Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation
The world backs Bangladesh and wants Myanmar to take back the Rohingyas but repatriation is not taking place
In repeal of farm laws, Modi showed statesmanship
With Pakistan and China wanting to fish in troubled waters in India, the Modi government has attempted to douse the fire by withdrawing the farm laws
Border killings of Bangladeshis by India’s BSF must stop
Indian security agencies should respect the sovereignty of Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi people, writes Hafizur Talukdar for South Asia Monitor
