Bangladesh cannot sustain its growth economically if our banking system remains feeble and compromised. The solutions are well known: Independence, accountability, transparency, good compliance, governance, and professionalism. What’s missing is the willpower to enforce them.
As the crisis in Rakhine worsens, Dhaka should consider drawing on that combat experience. This is not to pursue meaningless adventurism, but to formulate an internationally credible response to ensure safety, stability and humanitarian access in Arakan.
The real problem is not device ownership. It is device access. And how you design that difference determines whether a policy quietly succeeds or loudly fails
Russia’s war has already caused immense suffering. It should not be sustained through the exploitation of vulnerable people.
Law is not static; like people, society, and technology, it can evolve. Every advance in rights, every institutional reform, and every step toward justice has been shaped by individuals who believed that change was possible.
It is tempting, to view such a crisis as an aberration, an unfortunate deviation from an otherwise sound system. What has occurred at Islami Bank Bangladesh was not accidental; it was the predictable outcome of unchecked authority and weakened institutions
Whether a PhD student in Florida or a domestic worker returning from Saudi Arabia, the principle is the same: The state must recognize, protect, and advocate for all citizens equally. We do not merely demand justice; we demand presence, accountability, and moral integrity.
The Cyber Security Acts vague language, a $190 million surveillance machine, and a political culture that hasn't reformed itself: This is the dystopian architecture of a pre-crime reality.
Regional integration is not only about infrastructure. It is about people. It requires a feeling of belonging -- a common identity. The Bay of Bengal region does not yet have that. Its countries differ widely in political systems, economic capacity, governance standards, and historical experience.
Hunger rarely appears alone; it is accompanied by indebtedness, illness, labour precarity, and social exclusion.
The country maintains an extensive diplomatic presence, with around 83 missions abroad, including embassies, high commissions, and consulates.
Bangladesh finds itself in a cruel diplomatic trap. Everybody says “patience,” but no one is stepping up to share the cost.
Disorder in Dhaka is not always accidental. It is often profitable.
There is a sensible way out, and it lies inside the Constitution, not outside it. If the new government wants to preserve the Reform Council model, it should table a constitutional amendment under Article 142 defining the Council’s status, powers, voting threshold, relation to Parliament, and oath.
It is now part of the international customary law that no states are allowed to use the international watercourses even in their own territories, in such a way that would cause significant harm to other basin states or to their environment.
Parents must trust that vaccines are available, safe, and reliably delivered and that the health system stands with them. This trust cannot be built through campaigns alone. It requires sustained community engagement, local leadership, and transparent communication.
