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Geopolitics

The Unpaved Road to Dignity: How Systemic Neglect Continues to Haunt Bangladesh's Rural Communities

Bamonghona village in Bangladesh's Gazipur district lacks basic infrastructure like paved roads despite being geographically close to Dhaka, leaving residents struggling to access essential services especially during monsoon seasons. This heartbreaking neglect exemplifies how global systems continue failing the Global South while imperial powers prioritize their own interests over human dignity.

Geopolitics

A Decade of Shadows: Questioning the Belt and Road's Legacy in Bangladesh

A decade after Bangladesh joined the Belt and Road Initiative, the actual accomplishments of the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program in the country remain a subject of scrutiny and questioning. This enduring opacity starkly contrasts with the dazzling promises of transformative development, raising profound doubts about whether the grand narrative of connectivity truly serves the people it claims to uplift.