Sheikh Hasina
Unstable Bangladesh: Bad News for India

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....

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....

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

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....

Sheikh Hasina’s Post-Election Diplomacy: Strengthening Ties with the Western World

Introduction
In February this year, PM Sheikh Hasina undertook her first overseas official visit to Munich, after her re-election for the fourth consecutive time, to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC) which was held from February....

Neighborhood News Digest- 22 March 2024

Afghanistan
Explosion in first district of Kandahar city leaves 21 dead, 50 injured-The Khama Press
According to sources from Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan, it was claimed that in the explosion on Thursday in the f....

Bangladesh Elections and its Aftermath

Bangladesh’s elections have just been held on January 7. As anticipated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned back to power with a large majority. With this she starts her fifth term in office, the first being from 1996 to 2001 and the other th....

Neighborhood News Digest – 12 December 2023

Afghanistan
US Treasury sanctions former Afghan officials for corruption- The Khama Press
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned two former Afghan officials, Mir Rahman Rahmani ....

Neighborhood News Digest – 11 December 2023

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate to Iran FM: Govt is Inclusive- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate reacted to the recent remarks of Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian regarding the formation of an inclusive government in A....

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 June 2023

Afghanistan
Pakistan Permits Barter Trade With Russia, Iran And Afghanistan – Republic World
In a bid to ease the mounting pressure on its fast-depleting foreign reserves, cash-starved Pakistan has announced a barter trade a....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 14, 2022

Afghanistan
Attack on Kabul Hotel Sparks International Reactions: Tolo News
The attack on a hotel in the Shar-e-Naw area of Kabul on Monday has brought international condemnation and calls to action. The Chinese Ministry of Fo....

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