Bhagyasree Sengupta

3 weeks ago | firstpost.com | Bhagyasree Sengupta

With Trump tariffs and two ongoing wars — in Gaza and Ukraine — gripping the world, the importance of “global-level cooperation” has declined, opening space for fostering “strong regional and bilateral relationships,” said prominent Indonesian economist Dr Hendri Saparini. In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost’s Bhagyasree Sengupta, Dr Saparini said the world is facing several challenges with the global order undergoing sudden changes.

3 weeks ago | firstpost.com | Bhagyasree Sengupta

In August last year, the 15-year-long rule ofSheikh Hasina, who had been won a record fourth term as the Bangladesh prime minister only seven months ago, came to an abrupt end following violent protests in Dhaka. Her government had been toppled by a largely leaderless student agitation against quota in jobs.

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Bhagyasree Sengupta

On Tuesday, Turkish PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoganannounced that he has appointed a team of legal experts who will commence working on the country’s new constitution. The proclamation from the Turkish leader, who is known for using electoral malpractices to stay in power, immediately raised concerns about whether he is planning to constitutionally extend his term in office. While Erdogan’s term is scheduled to end in 2028, he has already started employing tactics of curbing the voices of dissent.

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Bhagyasree Sengupta

While Pakistan denies claims that it isfostering terror groups on its soil, the Baloch civilians and activists in the country are facing threats from the Islamic State (ISIS) terror cells. In recent weeks, the transnational terrorist organisation announced war on the Baloch militant groups, like theBalochistan Liberation Army(BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front.

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Bhagyasree Sengupta

From mulling resignation to threatening “public action”, Bangladesh’s Interim AdviserMuhammad Yunusused all his cards to deal with the growing pressure to hold elections in the country. On August 7, 2024, Yunus was appointed as the country’s chief adviser after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government was toppled following violent protests. However, Yunus’s long stay in power is making many uncomfortable with country’s army and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), calling for elections.