Analysis

Is Washington Fighting Yesterday’s War Against Tomorrow’s Superpower?

China leads in AI publication volume, citations, patent output and industrial robot installations, while the US retains advantages in notable model development, high-impact patents and investment.

The Clock is Ticking

The nation needs a doctrine to specifically define what the state should exist for and what it should deposit into the people's account for a longer term than an electoral cycle. The plan can be subordinated to the doctrine to ensure continuity of governance, not of party.

Navigating Belief, Empathy, and Silence

To live fully is to stand barefoot on the razor's edge between what we know and what we can only feel -- embracing the magnificent chaos of a mind that refuses to be tamed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The People are Reserving Their Judgment. For Now.

The lesson from this survey is a simple one. The government should spend this window of reserved judgment governing, and communicating clearly to the public that it is doing so. The public has made its patience conditional on visible actions, reserving judgment on results. It will not last indefinitely, and it should not be mistaken for endorsement.

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.