The Crisis of Coherent Foreign Policy
Engagement with China is presented as proof of resistance against Western dominance. Good relations with India become synonymous with regional stability. Foreign policy becomes a performance of political identity rather than a framework for advancing long-term national interests.
The Unseen Line: On Andrzej Bargiel, Everest, and the Geography of Ambition
The Western adventurer, armed with a historically cultivated obsession and corporate capital, comes to a land where the mountains are woven into the spiritual and daily life. He relies on the unparalleled skill and strength of the Sherpas, whose names are too often relegated to the fine print of history, to achieve a personal zenith.
What is Going On in Europe?
Keir Starmer’s resignation in the UK, the sixth in a row over the last ten years, suggests a genuine crisis not only in the UK but across European politics.
The Crisis of Coherent Foreign Policy
Engagement with China is presented as proof of resistance against Western dominance. Good relations with India become synonymous with regional stability. Foreign policy becomes a performance of political identity rather than a framework for advancing long-term national interests.
So, Should the Education Minister be Fired?
Bangladesh needs emergency protocols that operate before photographs go viral, independent technical review of every national question paper, public disclosure of examination failures, and a transparent remedy for affected candidates.
Shut Down Ad-din Hospital? Not So Fast.
The recent closure of Ad-din Hospital in Bangladesh illustrates how policymakers sometimes impose extreme sanctions without considering proportional alternatives.
What is Going On in Europe?
Keir Starmer’s resignation in the UK, the sixth in a row over the last ten years, suggests a genuine crisis not only in the UK but across European politics.
Where is the Evidence?
Law exists to separate truth from allegation, evidence from assumption, and justice from vengeance. The moment these lines become blurred, it weakens public confidence in the legal process.
How the Iran War is Changing Everything
The latest regional security shocks have exposed a deeper reality. Hormuz is not simply an oil chokepoint; it is the foundation upon which the modern economies of the Gulf were built.
Solving the Problem of Insolvent Banks
Unless we bail out bank depositors, we might experience bank runs, which could lead to economic collapse.
The $30 Billion Nobody Had to Ask For
Bangladesh’s workers abroad now send home three and a half times what all the world’s donors disburse with no conditions, no consultants, and no debt to repay. It is time to say plainly which model is working.
Two Weeks to Sharpen Bangladesh’s AI Budget
The budget should tie its connectivity targets to affordability so that rural and low-income citizens can actually use what is being built, not just live within range of it.
The Unseen Line: On Andrzej Bargiel, Everest, and the Geography of Ambition
The Western adventurer, armed with a historically cultivated obsession and corporate capital, comes to a land where the mountains are woven into the spiritual and daily life. He relies on the unparalleled skill and strength of the Sherpas, whose names are too often relegated to the fine print of history, to achieve a personal zenith.
Kulsum’s Disconnected Island
In Bangladesh, we nonstop speak of institutional reform, a tech-forward future, and human potential, but willingly deprive the people in char areas entirely of essential infrastructure.
Women and Girls Must Still Fight the Beauty Wars
Mental health is significantly affected by the media's ideas given towards women's beauty, especially for younger girls. Research shows that exposure of media images of unachievable beauty standards can lead to body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Did Washington Project Power or Cede the Strait?
The US-–Iran memorandum ended a war on American terms. But the fine print on the Strait of Hormuz, like the rise of the mediators who brokered it, tells a more complicated story.
Communication is No Longer Optional
The simple rule is this: If something can be misunderstood, it probably will be. And if it can be said in a simpler way, it should be. Because people do not expect perfect speeches. They just want clear ones.
The World Hanging on a Bamboo Pole
The distance between Bangladesh and the World Cup cannot be measured in kilometres. It is measured in institutions, accountability, planning, and political will. Perhaps one day, when the World Cup comes around again, one flag on that bamboo pole will sell just a little more than the rest.
