Lt Col Amit Sharma, SM (retd.) DRASInt | Leadership, Security Management and Vigilance At a time when global communication is essential for economic, military, and societal operations, China's involvement in the infrastructure that facilitates this communication is subject to growing scrutiny. This piece delves into China's investments in submarine cables, land-based networks, and developments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, establishing China as a significant

Background Bangladesh is currently witnessing significant unrest, marked by widespread protests against the government's job quota system. These protests, predominantly led by students and supported by various societal groups, have been ongoing for weeks. Key Points The crux of the unrest lies in the government's job quota system, which reserves a certain percentage of government jobs for specific groups, including descendants of freedom fighters, minorities, and women. Criti

Introduction Bangladesh came into existence on December 16, 1971, following a war of independence from Pakistan. The region, formerly known as East Pakistan, sought autonomy due to political, economic, and cultural differences with West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan). The struggle for independence culminated in the Bangladesh Liberation War, which lasted about nine months. The conflict began in March 1971 when the Pakistani military launched an operation against Bengali nati