When the Body Becomes the Last Ballot
Democracy is ultimately sustained not merely by constitutions or institutions but by public trust. Once that trust begins to starve, feeding the body alone is never enough. The institutions themselves must learn to nourish hope before protest becomes the only language left.
It Was Finished. It Just Wasn’t Finished Out Loud.
The same discipline runs in reverse. “Got it.” “Saw it, on it.” Two words, and the loop closes from both ends instead of hanging open on one.
The Real Lesson Bangladesh Must Learn from Singapore
My experiences convinced me that Singapore's greatest achievement lies neither in its skyline nor in its wealth. It lies in how it develops its people. That is why, whenever Bangladesh debates education reform, my thoughts return to Singapore.
When the Body Becomes the Last Ballot
Democracy is ultimately sustained not merely by constitutions or institutions but by public trust. Once that trust begins to starve, feeding the body alone is never enough. The institutions themselves must learn to nourish hope before protest becomes the only language left.
The Real Lesson Bangladesh Must Learn from Singapore
My experiences convinced me that Singapore's greatest achievement lies neither in its skyline nor in its wealth. It lies in how it develops its people. That is why, whenever Bangladesh debates education reform, my thoughts return to Singapore.
Why a 4% Cap is a Bad Idea
As the prime banking regulator, Bangladesh Bank should reconsider this directive. At the bare minimum, it can remove SME loans from it, just like consumer loans were omitted. Ideally, scrapping the regulation altogether and replacing it with a policy rate cut would be a better way to bring down lending rates.
Hormuz is Unfixable Now
The latest ceasefire between the United States and Iran has failed to restore confidence in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing the world's continued dependence on a chokepoint that remains vulnerable to disruption.
Hasina Fires Blanks from New Delhi
Some analysts argue that Hasina may continue to serve as a strategic political asset in India’s Bangladesh policy, reflecting a Kautilyan approach that could be summarised as: “You have China; we have Hasina.”
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.
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.
It Was Finished. It Just Wasn’t Finished Out Loud.
The same discipline runs in reverse. “Got it.” “Saw it, on it.” Two words, and the loop closes from both ends instead of hanging open on one.
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.
