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  • Nitai Choudhury’s Appointment As Culture Minister Bears Immense Significance

    SUBHRA GUPTA | THE decisive victory by the Tarique Rahman–led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 2026 national elections in Bangladesh saw seasoned politician Nitai Roy Chowdhury taking oath as a cabinet minister in the newly formed government. Chowdhury’s appointment underscores a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political journey, marked by the return of the BNP to power after years in opposition and uncertainty. As part of Rahman’s government, he joins a mix of seasoned politicians and new leaders tasked with reforming governance and representing diverse communities across the country. It is a matter of great significance that Chowdhury stands out as the only Hindu leader in Rahman’s cabinet and that he has been given the charge of ministry of culture reflecting his long political innings… …. 

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  • A New Myanmar Is Emerging

    ASHLEY SOUTH | ANTI-REGIME forces in Myanmar have made remarkable gains over the past six months, taking control of at least 400 army bases and 50 towns across the country through coordinated attacks. The State Administrative Council (SAC), as the military regime calls itself, is no longer able to function effectively. Chairman Min Aung Hlaing, meanwhile, is committing the cardinal sin of Asian strongmen — failing the test of performance legitimacy, with the military regime unable… …. 

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