Author: TheStateLine

Dhaka, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh risks being embedded in a Sino-Pakistan security ecosystem – one that serves Beijing’s regional ambitions at the expense of Dhaka’s national interest. Since Muhammad Yunus assumed office as the interim government’s chief advisor in 2024, Bangladesh has renewed and broadened discussions on procuring advanced Chinese military hardware, including fourth-generation fighter jets such as the J-10C, a report highlighted on Friday.According to a report in the leading Bangladeshi weekly 'Blitz', these negotiations are reportedly taking place not only directly with Beijing but also through Sino-Pakistani joint-venture mechanisms –further complicating Bangladesh’s strategic position.“When US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen publicly warned about the long-term...

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether "direct or indirect", of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated networks. Although these groups often present their activities as part of democratic processes, their ideological roots and historical conduct suggest otherwise, a report highlighted on Friday.Writing for ‘Times of Israel’, Sergio Restelli, an Italian political advisor, author and geopolitical expert, stated that Jamaat-e-Islami opposed Bangladesh's independence in 1971 from Pakistan and has long maintained ideological ties with transnational Islamist movements, including the Muslim Brotherhood, which is known for opposing pluralism, secular governance, and regional coopera...

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s law enforcement agency is widely viewed as the most corrupt institution by the public due to outdated regulations, broad discretionary powers, entrenched corruption, political patronage, low salaries and a lack of accountability, a report said on Friday.It added that the Pakistan police department has once again been ranked at the top of the 2025 National Corruption Perception Survey published by Transparency International, reinforcing the widely-held view that its police is the country’s most corrupt force.According to a report in the leading Sri Lankan newspaper, Daily Mirror, nearly a quarter of respondents surveyed by Transparency International described the Pakistani police as the most corrupt government department.The Transparency International rep...