Syed Raiyan Amir

Turkey’s Strategic Bid to Join BRICS: Balancing Aspirations with Global Alliances

Turkey has initiated a significant yet measured process toward joining the BRICS group, a coalition of emerging economies that seeks to challenge the dominance...

Sustainable Pathways: ADB’s Energy Initiatives in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s economic growth hinges significantly on its expanding energy sector, essential for sustaining its population’s needs and economic advancement. Meeting these demands requires a...

Nordic Energy Partnerships with Bangladesh: A Greener Future

Bangladesh, a rapidly developing nation, addresses the dual narratives of sustaining economic growth and ensuring environmental sustainability. To address these challenges, Bangladesh has sought...

Bangladesh-China Relations in 2023: Issues and Directions

In 2023, there have been significant transformations in the global political, economic, and security landscape. The world is gradually emerging from the aftermath of...

Rippling Collaborations: Nepal’s Hydropower Surge and the Bangladesh Connection

In a significant development towards regional energy collaboration, Bangladesh is on the brink of finalizing the import of 40 megawatts (MW) of hydropower from...

Bangladesh-South Korea Relations in 2023: Issues and Directions

The year 2023 unfolds as a significant chapter marked by profound companionship and collaborative endeavors between Bangladesh and South Korea. This period stands out...

Flight to Progress: Japan’s Pivotal Role in Bangladesh’s Aviation Renaissance

In a significant move towards fortifying bilateral ties, Bangladesh and Japan inked an agreement on Dec. 24, 2023, marking Japan's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's...

Bangladesh-India Shipping Secretary Level Meeting: Boosting Trade and Regional Connectivity

The two-day shipping secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and India commenced in Dhaka on December 19, 2023. The discussions encompassed three high-level dialogues between the...

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