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Why Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Fail the 2027 Money Laundering Test
Bangladesh does not need more boxes ticked. It needs evidence that financial crime is investigated regardless of who committed it, that stolen assets can be recovered, and that institutions can withstand political pressure.
The Road Ahead for Abdul El-Sayed
Born to Egyptian Muslim parents, he wants to make a positive difference in the lives of everyday Americans. It’s a matter of pride that he boldly speaks of his Muslim faith, despite the horrendous backlash faced by this community, especially if someone dares to try rising to the ruling class.
A Mother Runs First, So Her Daughter Can Start Further Ahead
The mother is running for survival. Her hope, perhaps, is that one day her daughter will be able to run for choice. That distinction matters.
The Bangladesh Foreign Tourists Come to See
To promote Bangladesh's tourism industry, we need to look beyond what we would desire as local tourists and focus on what foreign tourists tell us they are interested in.
Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Miss the AI Train.
History rarely tells countries in advance that the rules of economic advantage are being rewritten. This time, the warning is already visible. Bangladesh cannot recover the technological revolutions it entered late. But it can still decide whether it arrives late to this one.
Turning Bangladesh’s Energy Crisis into a Blessing
At the same time, Bangladesh is producing a growing number of university graduates who are struggling to find productive employment. Rather than treating these two problems separately, Bangladesh should connect them.
The Road Ahead for Abdul El-Sayed
Born to Egyptian Muslim parents, he wants to make a positive difference in the lives of everyday Americans. It’s a matter of pride that he boldly speaks of his Muslim faith, despite the horrendous backlash faced by this community, especially if someone dares to try rising to the ruling class.
Can India Ever Become a Good Friend of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh and India have repeatedly attempted to reset their relationship, but deep-rooted disagreements over sovereignty, regional power, strategic autonomy, water sharing, and economic reciprocity continue to undermine trust.
A Decade Later, the Rohingya Crisis Is Still Unresolved
The Rohingya do not need another anniversary of international concern. They need a credible pathway to a future.
Why Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Fail the 2027 Money Laundering Test
Bangladesh does not need more boxes ticked. It needs evidence that financial crime is investigated regardless of who committed it, that stolen assets can be recovered, and that institutions can withstand political pressure.
Banks are Flush with Cash, but Businesses are Starved of Credit
A bank can hold substantial cash yet still be financially weak if years of loan losses have eroded its capital. This distinction is especially important in Bangladesh.
When Skills Development Fails to Create Employment
Bangladesh is training more young people, but the economy is not creating enough jobs to absorb them. The result is a growing gap between skills development and meaningful employment.
A Mother Runs First, So Her Daughter Can Start Further Ahead
The mother is running for survival. Her hope, perhaps, is that one day her daughter will be able to run for choice. That distinction matters.
Understanding Paedophilia Among Bangladesh's Hujur Class
When a grown man rapes an 11-year-old and society's first instinct is to ask whether the girl was "of age," the problem is no longer just one predator. It is a collective willingness to call a psychiatric disorder a matter of taste.
The Universal Truth, Unspoken Pain, and a Call to the New Dawn
Life is not easy, and assuming it is will only lead to trouble. Yet, there is immense strength in embracing this reality with courage.
Why the Taliban's Iron Grip is Slowly Cracking
A regime fighting a two-front war against Pakistan and internal insurgents, unable to feed its own base, splitting at the leadership level, and now facing a resistance movement finally capable of operating on its own home turf.
Central Nepal Flood, the Day After
Satellite images show the glacial collapse on the North Face of Langtang was in Nepal itself
Islamic NATO or Anti-Iran Pact?
The military pact should not be viewed as an Islamic NATO. There are several reasons for this perspective. For one, there is no indication that a potential Indian attack on Pakistan would trigger a joint retaliation against India from all the signatories of the pact, the signature feature of NATO’s Article 5.
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