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Suspect Signals Near Indo-Bangladesh Border: Need to Listen More
Sudhir Saxena, Senior Fellow, VIF

During February 2025, Amateur Radio Operators in West Bengal reported monitoring suspect radio transmissions (mostly VHF) near India-Bangladesh border in areas like Saidpur, Shonepur, Basirhat, Bongaon, Sunderbans and Gangasagar. Many of these locati

March 11, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Commentary, Pakistan, ISI, Bangladesh border, Amateur radio operators, Jamaat Islamists
Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF

(Given below is the transcript of the presentation made by Sh. Satish Chandra Vice Chairman, VIF during the event held on the subject at the VIF on 24 Feb 2025) I am very glad that the Vivekananda International Foundation has organized an exhibiti

February 25, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, Bangladesh, East Pakistan, Sheikh Hasina, Ethnic Cleansing, hindus, Calcutta killings, Nehru Liaquat Ali pact
Bangladesh in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Transformation
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

The year 2024 marked a period of intense political unrest for Bangladesh, one defined by sharp political polarization, economic struggles, and significant shifts in governance. From the re-election of Sheikh Hasina at the beginning of the year to the

January 06, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, India, foreign policy, economy, Bangladesh, Awami League, Sheikh Hasina, BNP, Quota Movement, Muhammad Yunus, Minority, Student Uprising
The Forgotten ‘Student Movement’ of East Pakistan
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, top officials of Dhaka University announced the suspension of classes and closure of the university dorms following violent protests against quotas for government jobs. [1] At least six deaths, including three of student

December 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Historical and Civilisational Studies, Article, East Pakistan, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ayub Khan, Bangladesh Liberation War, Bhasha Andolan, Dhaka University, Shaheed Minar, Yahya Khan, 16 December
A New Era for Sri Lanka? The November Parliamentary Election
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction On September 21 this year Sri Lanka held its first presidential election after the Aragalaya protests amid significant political and economic challenges, marking a crucial moment in the country’s journey toward economic recovery and

November 13, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, Sri Lanka, election, IMF, NPP, SJB, Sri Lanka Presidential Election, Aragalaya, Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Tamil votes
Beijing's Strategic Engagement with Bangladesh in the Aftermath of Power Shift
Rahul Pandey

The political landscape in Bangladesh underwent a dramatic transformation in August 2024 when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down following a wave of student protests, now known as the ‘Monsoon Revolution’. The protests, which in

November 11, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, China, Bangladesh, Rohingya, Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Armed Forces, Goal 2020 plan, JIB
India and Bangladesh Developments
Amb Kanwal Sibal

For India, the dramatic change of regime in Bangladesh, with Sheikh Hasina having to resign under military pressure and leave the country hastily as the army could not ensure her personal safety, is a serious setback. It can always be debated whet

August 16, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, US, Pakistan Army, Bangladesh, Awami League, Sheikh Hasina, BNP, Muhammad Yunus, Jamaat E Islami
Bangladesh, the Sudden Turn of Events: Indian Options
Dr Sreeradha Datta

The world watched in horror the looting and plundering of Bangladesh’s Prime Ministers’ official residence and other public properties across the city on 5th August 2024 early evening. Post the stepping down of the Awami League government, the im

August 12, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, Bangladesh, Awami League, Sheikh Hasina, BNP, Muhammad Yunus, Student protests
Unstable Bangladesh: Bad News for India
Lt Gen Kamal Davar, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)

After the momentous and historical day of 16 December 1971 when India freed East Pakistan from the inhuman clutches of Pakistan leading to the birth of Bangladesh, no other day in the history of Bangladesh has, so far, assumed such importance - albei

August 12, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Commentary, Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, Dhaka, BNP, Bangladesh Army
Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

Introduction In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations, unlike those witnessed in recent years, on the contentious issue of the country's quota system in government jobs. The quota system, design

August 02, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Bangladesh, Article, economy, Bangladesh, Political Violence, Inflation, Awami League, BNP, Quota Reform Movement, freedom Fighters Quota, Razakar, Nine Point Demand.
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