Analysis

A Note of Caution for BNP

The party's political and economic actions are not converging or complementing each other, and instead the party is letting its economic vision lead the governing process without considering the political consequences. This is a risky bet and may not work.

The Economics of Todbir

Lobbying fills the gaps left by these weak institutions, providing protection where enforcement is arbitrary and speed where formal systems stall.

What Next After Iran?

The war will be over, and the Middle East will need massive reconstruction, necessitating a huge workforce from the underdeveloped world

Road to Constitutional Reforms

The country needs leaders from all political parties in parliament to be self-made men hailing from humble origins, shrewd, hardworking, ruthless, and fiercely nationalistic, capable of building a strong state and transforming society.

A Budget for Bangladesh in Fragile Times

The BNP government has now inherited the institutional resistance it generated and will need to find a way to manouvre around it. Bangladesh will find it extremely hard to finance its development ambitions unless it significantly improves its tax collection systems and addresses the political economy of doing so.

The July Order Cannot Live Outside the Constitution

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.

Bangladesh Biman and Tourism: Convert Every Passenger To A Customer

It is common to find opportunities from data intelligence to apply surcharges, taxes or strategic partnership or code sharing with other airlines or budget airlines for win-win operations.

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Confronting Corruption to Unlock Its Future

Bangladesh has all the ingredients for success -- a dynamic private sector, a young and hardworking population, and a strategic geographic position connecting major markets. Its achievements over the past decades demonstrate what is possible when determination and policy alignment come together.

It’s Time to End This War

The US lost any foundation of protecting Iranian civilians from their government the day an American missile struck an elementary school, killing 175 individuals, most of whom were children.

Beyond Renewal: Rethinking the Post 2026 Ganges Water Governance Framework

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.

The Parliament and the New Democratic Journey

The hopes and dreams of the people in society like ours die in the Westminster system of parliamentary governance, which prefers to suppress the opposition under legal cover; the space for morality wanes completely.

How Iran Won the War

The strategic balance of the world has changed because from this point onwards. Future crises will be shaped by deterrence from multiple directions. The lesson from Iran’s victory is nothing short of a paradigm shift

When Measles Kills Again

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.

The Quiet Crisis We Keep Ignoring

Universities need to fund counselling services as a genuine commitment, not a box-ticking exercise. Policymakers need to allocate budget to mental health as a first-order public health priority. The private sector needs to stop treating employee wellness as a branding exercise and start treating it as a structural responsibility.

Balancing Acts

Bangladesh’s government faces a delicate balancing act. Every move in the international arena will be closely scrutinized for signs that the government is “tilting” towards one geopolitical axis or another.

Will Dr. Zahid go after Facebook and YouTube?

He can keep the portfolio as a badge of party confidence. Or he can turn it into something rarer in our politics: A record. And if he wants that record to mean anything, he should begin by demanding answers from Facebook and YouTube.