Political profile of Begum Khaleda Zia

Begum Khaleda Zia, an icon of democratic tolerance in Bangladesh who served thrice as the Prime Minister (1991-96, 1996, 2001-06), and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for over four decades, is no more. She was born on August 15 1945 at Jalpaiguri of undivided Bengal, where her father Iskandar...

Dhaka-Delhi relations: from crisis to cooperation

Dhaka-Delhi relations, long characterised by periodic flare-ups and uneasy cooperation, have entered a sudden and potentially dangerous downturn. In recent weeks, violent protests in Bangladesh, the suspension of visa services, and threats directed at Bangladeshi diplomats in New Delhi have shaken the foundations of bilateral trust. This deterioration is not...