Shantanu Mukharji

Despite the absence of strong, credible opposition in Bangladesh’s new parliament, Sheikh Hasina cannot afford to let her guards down after being sworn in as the prime minister for the third consecutive time.

More powerful than ever before, PM Sheikh Hasina is working overtime to achieve her election objectives. But her dalliances with Islamist parties remain a matter of concern.

Her triumph has also trounced any plans from Pakistan to create instability. But her real victory will be only when she addresses the challenges that lie ahead.

We need to examine what is provoking mobs to physically — and brutally — hit out at policemen.

As the year draws to a close, this remains a very positive political experiment, affirming faith in the democratic processes of a sensitive state.

The NIA arrested 10 people in the raids across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. They have also recovered explosives, arms and a rocket launcher. In all this, they have been aided by valuable intel on radicalised youth inspired by the deadly ISIS.

As polling fever rises, large-scale clashes appear likely. But the violence wouldn't be limited there. If Pakistani groups have their way, it would impact even India's security.

Security analysts reckon that most of the Rohingya refugees are vulnerable to radicalisation.

Unless someone is held accountable for such lapses, violence will go unabated ahead of elections.

Terrorists with links to Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) have claimed responsibility for the lethal assault.

The election assumes greater significance this time due to PM Sheikh Hasina’s display of political astuteness in engaging with her political adversaries.

In the process of establishing friendly ties with Pakistan to gain credibility in the Islamic world, is Israel adding to Pakistan's woes?

At least in this case, Pakistan Army and PM seem earnest about protecting the rights of minorities and the underprivileged.

Political developments in Bangladesh will gain more momentum in the next couple of months raising the political temperature to a fever pitch.

Just as the nation was coming to terms with the Amritsar tragedy, news came of the Santragachi foot overbridge stampede.

The ordinary Illahabadi is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that the city has undergone a name-change so undeservedly and unceremoniously.

It’s time Pakistan undergoes some radical judicial reforms, especially on the laws of blasphemy.

Nishant Agarwal is a bright scientist, a gold medalist in college.

Jamal Khashoggi, who was last seen entering the Consulate on Tuesday, is believed to have been murdered by Saudi agents.

Lauded at the UN meet recently for her handling of the Rohingya crisis, Hasina has a tough task at hand in ensuring free and fair elections back home.

It would bode well for Khan to focus on the floundering economy and terror issues before embarking on optics generated by his interactions with the armed forces.

The Pakistan Prime Minister has to realise the country’s external ties are just as worrisome as the internal problems.

The only two family members who managed to survive were his two daughters — Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana.

There is enough political ammunition for the BNP to churn the agitations into a major roadblock for the Awami League and its friends in New Delhi.

Pakistan security and intelligence cooperation with Kabul is just cosmetic.

The armed forces, ISI, judiciary, executive, National Accountability Bureau and the EC are at loggerheads, each accusing the other of excesses.

The blast in Pakhtunkhwa province has given a deadly jolt to the Pakistani counter-terror forces who have been claiming an incident-free election campaigning.

The televangelist's continued presence in Malaysia may see renewed activities of indoctrination and an eventual spurt in terror attacks.

The BNP and India have a history of immense trust deficit.

The brutal murders demonstrate the extent of indoctrination of the radical elements.