Analysis

Can AI Solve Dhaka's Traffic Woes?

In many ways, the deployment of AI-controlled traffic signals represents a test of whether Dhaka is prepared to embrace smarter urban governance.

Unlocking Bangladesh’s Next Frontier

For many, the desire to contribute extends far beyond remittances -- it reflects a deep and enduring connection to the country.

The Unknown and the Uncounted

If Bangladesh can spend decades debating who qualifies as a Freedom Fighter, why has it never undertaken a house-by-house, district-by-district effort to document those who perished?

Professional Fiduciary Duty in the Age of AI

The client eyes you across the desk, not the screen. Efficiency kneels to trust; betray it, and no algorithm absolves. Guard that human bond fiercely: Our future depends on it.

The River Doesn't Forget

The people living along the southwest's rivers want the river back. A barrage and a river are different things.

Anti‑US Narratives and Chinese Influence in Bangladesh’s Political Transition

In this environment, terms like “deep state conspiracy,” “foreign funding,” etc provide a ready‑made vocabulary for dismissing the July uprising as manufactured rather than acknowledging the real anger that drove it.

The Cost of Anti-Export Bias

When the domestic market offers higher returns with lower risks, firms naturally prioritize domestic sales over exports.

Why Students Need A Better Understanding of the Constitution

Incorporating constitutional education into all faculties could play a significant role in developing informed, responsible, and constitutionally aware citizens.

The Quiet Discipline of My Father

Ten years have now passed since his execution. Another ten will pass. Then another. Generations will arrive knowing his name only through history books, political arguments, or fading photographs. Time inevitably erodes public memory.

The Nuclear Poison Pill in the US Trade Deal

The recent trade agreement with the US could stop Bangladesh from building any more nuclear power plants.

Bangladesh Keeps Mourning Its Daughters. Why Does Nothing Change?

Visibility is not cosmetic. It is accountability. A case should not disappear into bureaucratic darkness simply because the public has moved on.

They Are Not In Power. They Are in Office.

Democracy should not borrow the language of rulers to describe public servants.

They Offered Chocolate, Then Took Their Lives

Ira and Ireen and Ramisa were not symbols. They were children. Now they are gone. The least we owe them -- the very least -- is to refuse to let their deaths become background noise.

Iran Has Already Won

A nation fighting for its survival generates a depth of will that a nation fighting for its credibility simply cannot match.

What Does Farakka Long March Day Mean to Us?

The Farakka Long march of 1976 was ultimately a march for dignity, justice, and survival. Even after five decades, its meaning has not faded. Rather, it has become more urgent than ever before. Because when rivers survive, nations survive too.

Can Government Run Without Taxes?

When citizens pay taxes, they demand services, transparency, and governance in return. This creates a feedback loop between the state and its people