Articles

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 Article

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) Commentary

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

Discussion on the Recent Upheavals in Bangladesh and Its Repercussions

On 05 August, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the “Recent Upheavals in Bangladesh and Its Repercussions”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief observations from P....

August 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Interaction , Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Bangladesh Protests , Muhammad Yunus , Gen Z protests

Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

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 syste....

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.

Strengthening Ties: PM Sheikh Hasina’s Strategic Visit to India

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction

On 21 June the PM of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina arrived in New Delhi for a two-day state visit at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, thus becoming the first leader to pay a bilateral state visit to India following the conclusi....

July 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , China , Bangladesh , Connectivity , Sheikh Hasina , Teesta River Project , Intra- Regional Trade

Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Confronting the Realities of Climate Change

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction

The consequences of climate change are felt globally affecting millions of lives and threatening the future development of states, with developing countries facing the extreme implications/vulnerabilities. Bangladesh, a co....

June 27, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Climate Change , Bangladesh , International cooperation , sustainable development , Drought , Climate adaptation , Sea Level Rise , Flood , Climate Vulnerability , Environmental Governance

Evaluation of Indo-Bangladesh Strategic Relations

Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty Article

In Perspective

On 16 December 1971, the Pakistani Army surrendered to the Indian Army resulting in the creation of Bangladesh. ^[1] It is more than 52 years and the co....

May 17, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Indo-Bangladesh friendship , Indo-Bangladesh economic engagement , India’s neighbourhood policy , Indo-Bangla defence cooperation

Discussion on Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties

On 08 May, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the book titled, “Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties” by Ambassador Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, published by KW Publisher....

May 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , India , Bangladesh , Security , Bangladesh Economy , Cultural relations

Discussion on Development-Human Security Nexus: A Study on Padma Bridge Resettlement Areas

On 02 May, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the book titled, “Development-Human Security Nexus: A Study on Padma Bridge Resettlement Areas, by Razia Sultana, Md Rafid Abrar Miah, Nahian Reza Sabriet, Md Nahiy....

May 03, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Book Discussions , Bangladesh , Economic Development , Padma Bridge , Resettlement , Human Security , Environmental Sustainability