Miscellaneous

Almost 20 years in the making, the EU-India trade pact is finally here. While COVID-19 started the de-risking trend, it was Washington's weaponized tariffs and "America First" retreat that pushed Brussels and New Delhi into this historic $200 billion alliance.

In a major diplomatic move, the Pakistani government has cleared the national team to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup but strictly barred them from competing against India as a protest over Bangladesh's exclusion.

Rumors regarding Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s professional associations have surfaced following leaked emails. The claims link his global image-building to figures associated with the Epstein network.

January 2026 saw 21 mob justice deaths and 57 unidentified bodies in Bangladesh. MSF's latest report highlights a deteriorating human rights landscape and a rise in politically motivated cases.

Bangladesh’s external debt surged by 8% to $74.34 billion in FY 2024-25. Experts warn that a reliance on budget support and currency fluctuations are creating a dangerous debt-driven cycle.