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The BNP government under Tarique Rahman must realise that, in modern Bangladesh, the economy has become the ultimate arbiter of political survival.

The BNP’s real test lies in Bangladesh’s beleaguered economy

27 Mar 2026

The demise of Buddhist philosophy in Southasia and its journey to the east

The demise of Buddhist philosophy in Southasia and its journey to the east

24 Mar 2026

Pakistan appears to believe that its military might, which is far greater than Afghanistan’s, will force the Taliban to bend. But rather than weakening the regime in Kabul, Pakistan’s aggression is fueling Afghan nationalist sentiment and allowing the Taliban to cast themselves as defenders of the nation, effectively granting them a level of popular legitimacy they have long struggled to secure.

Pakistan’s “open war” on Afghanistan only strengthens the Taliban

Hamayon Rastgar

19 Mar 2026

Himal Interviews: The decades-long erosion of the idea of India

Himal Interviews: The decades-long erosion of the idea of India

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Recent Hindi films increasingly echo Hindutva politics, recasting history, glorifying militarism and normalising Islamophobia in the service of a majoritarian national project.

Hindi cinema’s appalling descent into Islamophobia and Hindu nationalism

17 Mar 2026

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