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Who Governs WHO? The Unresolved Case of Saima Wazed
2026-09-13 07:53:41
25 Years After 9/11, Trump and the U.S. Have Moved on to Other Fears
2026-09-11 12:50:52
How Pakistan Is Rewiring Its Terror Network in India
2026-08-27 01:40:41
Abu Obaidha Arin
Published on 19-09-2026
When Politics Overtakes Due Process — My Year of Professional Exile at WHO: Saima Wazed
I have resigned as Regional Director of the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region. I want to explain the circumstances that led to my resignation and raise questions about political pressure and the failure to uphold due process
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 14-09-2026
The Slow Erasure of Pakistan's Sikhs
In the last week of August, bulldozers moved into a corner of old Quetta and flattened a nearly 200 year old gurdwara, the Shri Guru Singh Sabha, to clear ground for a shopping mall. The Sikh community had petitioned the Balochistan High Court to stop it. The court declined to intervene
Abu Obaidha Arin
Published on 13-09-2026
Who Governs WHO? The Unresolved Case of Saima Wazed
The World Health Organization has spent more than a year avoiding a simple question. What, exactly, is Saima Wazed accused of, and why has she never been given the chance to answer it?
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 11-09-2026
25 Years After 9/11, Trump and the U.S. Have Moved on to Other Fears
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States has significantly shifted its focus from foreign terrorism, which once dominated national security policy, toward domestic extremism, mass violence and other threats
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 27-08-2026
How Pakistan Is Rewiring Its Terror Network in India
In the days leading up to this year's Independence Day, security agencies moved simultaneously across fourteen states and detained 253 people allegedly being recruited for terror attacks. On the surface, this reads like a routine counter-terrorism success story: a plot conceived, a plot foiled, a nation kept safe
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 11-08-2026
How a Counterintelligence Inquiry Into Trump’s Russia Ties Was Derailed
For the past year, the Trump administration has pursued efforts to retaliate against intelligence officials and FBI agents who investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Federal prosecutors in South Florida have been leading those efforts as they try to build a criminal case
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 11-08-2026
Beyond Article 370: Recalibrating India's Counterterrorism Architecture in Jammu & Kashmir Against Hybrid Threats
The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 was a significant transformation in India's constitutional, administrative, and security strategy for Jammu & Kashmir. Despite enhanced institutional coherence, improved intelligence cooperation, and ongoing counterterrorism efforts since 2019, it would be hasty to correlate a decrease in violence with the eradication of the fundamental danger landscape. The recent events of 2026, including heightened counter-terrorism efforts in Poonch and Rajouri, as well as many alleged Pakistani drone infiltrations along the International Border and Line of Control, indicate that the danger persists, although evolving in its nature, location, and tactics
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 19-07-2026
From Educational Reform to Political Theatre: The Transformation of Sonam Wangchuk's Protest
When Mr Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after nearly three weeks of fasting, concern poured in from across India and abroad. The images of a frail, exhausted Wangchuk being taken away on a stretcher resonated far beyond political affiliations. Whatever one's political beliefs, nobody wishes to see a respected educator and environmentalist endanger his life. The encouraging news is that Wangchuk is stable and under medical supervision. That should remain everyone's first concern
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 18-07-2026
Balochistan's Breakaway: The Reckoning Pakistan Never Saw Coming
For nearly eight decades, Pakistan has sought to project itself as the global champion of oppressed Muslims. It has spoken passionately about the rights of Palestinians, Rohingyas and Kashmiris, urging the international community to support their aspirations and condemn injustice. Yet, within its own borders lies Balochistan, a land whose people have long alleged that they have been denied the very rights Pakistan claims to champion elsewhere. The declaration by Baloch nationalist leaders proclaiming an independent Republic of Balochistan is, for them, not merely a political announcement. It is the culmination of decades of accumulated anger over political exclusion, economic neglect and alleged state repression
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 09-07-2026
When Political Exclusion Replaces Democratic Competition: The Case of Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s current Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed, said recently that the Awami League had been politically destroyed and would never again take part in Bangladesh’s political process. This is a major development in the country’s fast-changing political landscape. His remarks, coupled with the declaration that the Awami League will be put on trial as a political party, mark a clear shift in the post-July political narrative and herald an attempt to re-define the political order of Bangladesh
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 09-07-2026
Bangladesh's Military Review and Why India Should Pay Attention
The Bangladesh Ministry of Defence's notification of 8 July 2026, establishing a high-level committee to review allegations of discrimination, forced retirement, dismissal and other service-related grievances involving military officers between 2009 and 4 August 2024, may appear at first glance to be a routine internal administrative exercise. The committee has been tasked with examining applications from serving and retired personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force, with recommendations due by December 2026
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 04-07-2026
The Diplomacy of Balance: Reading Tarique Rahman's China Visit
Tarique Rahman's China visit was not merely about economic cooperation. It marked the return of Bangladesh's traditional BNP foreign policy—using China as strategic leverage against India while attempting to maximize diplomatic autonomy. Whether Dhaka can sustain this balancing act without becoming caught in Sino-Indian rivalry remains the central question
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 02-07-2026
The Teesta Gamble: Why Bangladesh's China Turn Is Not the Victory It Looks Like
There is a version of the Teesta story that writes itself easily. India dithered, Bangladesh lost patience, China showed up. It is a clean narrative, and like most clean narratives about complicated places, it leaves out the part that matters most
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 01-07-2026
What the Teesta Actually Needs: AI, Satellites, and the Treaty That Technology Makes Possible
On the night of June 25, 2026, while most of South Asia slept, a brief announcement crossed the wires from Beijing. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and China's Water Resources Minister Li Guoying had agreed to deepen cooperation on river management, specifically including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project. The latest agreement does not address the unresolved Teesta water-sharing treaty between the two neighbours. Negotiations on that issue have remained stalled for more than a decade
M Rayhan Kabir
Published on 30-06-2026
Ankara's Fingerprints on Dhaka's Blood
Was Bangladesh’s July 2024 uprising driven exclusively by genuine public grievances, or were broader geopolitical interests also at play? In this analysis, M. Rayhan Kabir explores what he describes as evidence of Turkish influence, intelligence networks, and strategic objectives shaping the country’s post-August political landscape.
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 29-06-2026
New AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans Disapprove of Trump's Handling of Iran
A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans continue to disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, even as his overall job approval rating remains unchanged
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 28-06-2026
Shadow War: How Iran, Israel and the US Are Fueling Middle East Instability Through Proxy Forces
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his brief visit to the Middle East, he sought to present his meetings with Gulf leaders in a positive light. However, Gulf states remain deeply concerned that the recent US-Iran agreement fails to address Tehran’s continued efforts to project power across the region through its network of allied militias and proxy groups
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 24-06-2026
Chinese Footprints in Bangladesh and India’s Challenge
As Bangladesh’s Prime Minister commences a high-profile three-day visit to Beijing framed as the “Golden 50 Years,” New Delhi should view the trip as more than routine diplomacy. The potential formalization of Chinese participation in the Teesta Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) carries significant impact for India, as it directly impacts sensitive strategic areas, most notably the Siliguri Corridor—the strip of land connecting mainland India to the Northeast. Consequently, what may be perceived as a technical river engineering endeavor carries broader, deeper geopolitical and strategic implications for India
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 02-06-2026
West Bengal Election Result Sparks Discussion on Regional Diplomacy
For the first time in West Bengal’s political history, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a government with more than a two-thirds majority, a development that has brought renewed attention to Bangladesh-India relations because of the state’s geographic, political, and strategic importance along the shared border
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 27-05-2026
New Geopolitics of the Eastern Border: India-Bangladesh Relations
With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party returning to power in Dhaka and a BJP-led government taking charge in West Bengal, one of India's most consequential bilateral relationships is being recast. This double transition reshapes the vectors of diplomacy, water politics, and border management between New Delhi and Dhaka
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 30-04-2026
Analysis: Why Iran's oil industry is increasingly threatened by US blockade
Iran’s oil industry—long the backbone of its economy—is facing one of its most serious crises in decades as a U.S.-led naval blockade tightens pressure on the country’s energy exports. The situation reflects a complex mix of logistical bottlenecks, aging infrastructure, and mounting economic strain
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 27-04-2026
THE MALFUNCTION TRAP: HOW CHINA’S DEFECTIVE DÉFENSE EXPORTS AND PREDATORY DEBT ARE SABOTAGING SOVEREIGN NATIONS
The evolution of China’s global defence strategy began not with a promise of quality, but with a promise of access. Historically, Beijing targeted "frontier markets"- nations in South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia, that were either under Western sanctions or lacked the capital for high-end European or American hardware
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 23-04-2026
Conspiracy Theories Trump Amplified Now Turning Against Him
A new analysis by Aaron Blake for CNN suggests that the conspiracy theories long promoted by Donald Trump may now be rebounding against him, creating political risks within his own support base
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 17-04-2026
China’s Use of Bangladesh as a Military Hub: Strategic Alarm for Southeast Asia and U.S. Dominance
Bangladesh, long seen as a largely land oriented and neutral leaning South Asian state, is quietly emerging as a critical node in China’s broader maritime strategy aimed at dominating the Bay of Bengal and pressuring the Strait of Malacca - the core maritime chokepoint for U.S. and Western naval power in Southeast Asia.
Desk Report
Published on 10-04-2026
The Paper Trail: How Washington Spent Over $325 Million Dismantling Bangladesh's Elected Government
There is a paper trail. It does not lie.While the international press was busy writing elegies for Bangladesh's "democratic uprising" in August 2024, a quieter story was accumulating in grant databases, congressional testimonies, and declassified program reviews. It is a story about money and about where that money went and about what happened to a country's elected government shortly after.
Desk Report
Published on 14-03-2026
Allegations of bribery and political targeting cloud Bangladesh’s International War Crimes Tribunal
Few institutions in Bangladesh have carried as much symbolic weight as the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Established to prosecute atrocities committed during the country’s 1971 liberation war, the tribunal once represented a long-awaited attempt to deliver justice for one of South Asia’s darkest chapters. Today, however, the same institution is facing mounting allegations that threaten to undermine its credibility. Investigative reports, leaked communications, and internal disputes have raised disturbing questions about bribery, political manipulation, and institutional abuse within the tribunal—casting doubt on whether it still serves the cause of justice or has become a tool of political retribution.
Desk Report
Published on 07-11-2025
China Commissions Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’ — A Major Step, but U.S. Naval Dominance Still Holds
The commissioning of Fujian marks a proud milestone in China’s naval modernization — symbolizing real technological progress. But technology alone doesn’t equal combat readiness. In nuclear endurance, sortie rate, global logistics, and operational experience, the United States remains far ahead. Fujian is a leap forward, but the journey to match America’s maritime dominance is still long and uncertain.
M Rayhan Kabir
Published on 17-10-2025
They Left Dhaka With Hope, Landed in Ukraine With Guns
The evidence is undeniable. Russian visas clearly list Sinopec Engineering Group Russia LLC as the employer. A Sinopec site ID card sits in one case file. A Russian enlistment contract signed by a Bangladeshi worker lies in another. Dog tags photographed by families show serials from the same batch, proof the men were processed together. Approval memos from Bangladesh’s own ministry confirm that more than 1,100 workers were cleared to travel under Sinopec’s name. The system was not bypassed — it was complicit.
CSB NEWS USA
Published on 29-07-2025
Bangladesh Is Not for Sale: A Citizen’s Warning Against Foreign Interference
By M Rayhan Kabir, Political Analyst : Bangladesh is not a failed state. We are not at war, nor falling into collapse. And yet, in July 2025, an unelected interim government entered a secretive agreement with the United Nations to host a Human Rights mission under OHCHR in Dhaka. It was signed without open debate in Parliament, without public consultation, and without the transparency that our Constitution demands.
staf reporter
Published on 27-07-2025
Bangladesh Is Not for Sale, Nor a Failed State—Then Why Foreign Interference? A Political Analyst’s Warning
Bangladesh is not a failed state. We are not at war, nor are we on the brink of collapse. Yet, in July 2025, an unelected interim government of Bangladesh signed a secret agreement to allow a human rights mission under the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to be established in Dhaka. This agreement was made without open debate in Parliament,
Desk Report
Published on 22-07-2025
"In Bangladesh, the politics of corpses is being played by the head of the government Dr. Yunus, Jamaat, and Nahid’s group of NCP" – Dhaka University Professor Dr. Nilima Akter
While the nation mourns the tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka, which claimed the lives of many including children, Dr. Nilima Akter, Associate Professor in the English Department at Dhaka University, has strongly criticized the interim government. She accused interim government chief Dr. Muhammad Yunus of engaging in what she called "politics over corpses."
staf reporter
Published on 18-07-2025
“I hate racism, whether it comes from a white man or a black man. It is a man that matters — that is the essential thing.” — Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela — South Africa’s first Black president and a global icon of justice and human rights — remains eternally revered on the world stage more than a decade after his death. Every year on July 18, his birthday, South Africans are urged to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to serving others — symbolizing the 67 years Mandela devoted to selfless service and struggle for justice.
staf reporter
Published on 17-07-2025
President Donald Trump's Recognition of Yemen's Legitimate Government Would Ensure the Defeat of the Houthi Terrorist Group – Middle East Analyst Walid Phares
On Sunday, the U.S. State Department strongly condemned the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen for deadly attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and for strikes on Israel.
staf reporter
Published on 13-07-2025
“Ongoing Israeli Brutality in Gaza Is the Darkest Chapter of Modern Civilization” – Francesca Albanese
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has bravely described Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza as “the darkest chapter of modern civilization.” And for speaking this truth, she has been placed under U.S. sanctions—a symbolic act that reflects the moral decay of humanity’s collective conscience.
staf reporter
Published on 11-07-2025
“Seek global ethical transparency that upholds human dignity and fundamental freedoms” – Pope Leo Provost at UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva Call for global leadership on ethical AI governance
Pope Leo Provost, head of the Catholic Church, has urged the world’s leaders to "seek global ethical transparency that serves as the foundation for human dignity and fundamental freedoms."
staf reporter
Published on 29-06-2025
Iranian Army Chief: “We Doubt Israel’s Ceasefire Promises—Any Repeat Aggression Will Be Met With Force”
Iran's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a stern warning, expressing deep skepticism over Israel’s commitment to upholding the current ceasefire.
staf reporter
Published on 26-06-2025
Israel has been shattered by the Islamic Republic of Iran's strike – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in address to the nation
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, has congratulated the nation on its victory in the recently concluded war. In his third televised speech broadcast on national TV, he declared, “The Zionist regime was nearly destroyed and was shattered by the blow of the Islamic Republic.”
staf reporter
Published on 25-06-2025
Islamic Republic of Iran fought with great bravery – President Donald Trump at NATO Summit
At the ongoing NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Iran’s recent wartime situation. He stated: “Iran was just in a war, and they fought bravely.”
staf reporter
Published on 25-06-2025
"You are a peace-loving man of strength; your bold action to destroy Iran's weapons of mass destruction will keep the world safe" – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
The 2025 NATO Summit showcased a unique blend of diplomatic intensity and geopolitical strategy surrounding the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump. In the wake of the U.S.-led strikes that destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heaped high praise on President Trump, stating, “You are a symbol of peace, a portrait of courage.”
staf reporter
Published on 24-06-2025
“We will honor President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire” – Iranian President Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Iran will respect the ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Pezeshkian made it clear:
staf reporter
Published on 22-06-2025
“The World Must Not Forget the Suffering of the People of Gaza Amid the Israel-Iran Conflict” – Pope Leo Provost
Amid the recent tensions between Israel and Iran, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo Provost, has urged the world to “not let the suffering and misery of the people of Gaza fade from our minds.”
staf reporter
Published on 21-06-2025
Iran’s Response Will Be ‘More Devastating’ if Israeli Attacks Continue – President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned in clear terms that if Israel continues its attacks, Iran is prepared to deliver a “more devastating response.” According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA
staf reporter
Published on 17-06-2025
“If Iran Refuses to Negotiate, Its Nuclear Program Can Be Completely Destroyed” – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that if Iran refuses to make any concessions regarding its nuclear program, the prospect of its “complete destruction” is now a subject of open discussion.
Erik Cipher
Published on 18-10-2024
San Antonio COVID, flu cases rise after the holidays
The Metropolitan Health District on Tuesday updated its weekly dashboard, showing an increase of 966 COVID cases in Bexar County since the last reported update on Dec. 19.
