Analysis

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Populism or Principle?

The country stands at a dangerous precipice. Will we go down the road of division for political gain or will we get down to the hard work of building a nation? It is time to stand up and be counted.

Election is Coming

Nearly nine out of ten respondents support the February election timing, nearly seven out of ten believe the Interim Government will deliver it, and over nine out of ten say that they will vote.

Defense Modernization: Will Bangladesh Send More Troops Abroad?

Bangladesh has a long and storied history as a key player in international peace and security. Defense modernization must keep in this in mind. Upholding global peace and justice needs to continue to be part of the nation's brand.

Why is the Interim Government Targeting the Legacy of 1971?

An interim government, by definition, should not be working to any ideological agenda. But the Yunus regime appears to be doing precisely that.

Election Code of Conduct 2025: Why Shouldn’t Political Parties Share the Responsibility?

We can have free and fair elections if the political will is there. If the political parties commit to it, then it can happen.

The Rohingya Crisis Through Student Eyes

What four students at the university of Chittagong have to say about the Rohingya crisis in 2025

Our True Liberation

A rejoinder to "We Must Honor 2024 Without Diminishing 1971"

We Must Honor 2024 Without Diminishing 1971

1971 built a nation from nothing. 2024 has given us a chance to repair it. Independence is absolute; democratic reform is fragile.

We Need a National Artificial Intelligence Policy

We are already behind, but it is not too late and it need not continue to be that way. AI can help Bangladesh take a quantum leap into the future.

Gaza and the Shadow of End Times

On the ground, Gaza is a military and political struggle. In the imagination, it is an eschatological war, stretching from the Crusades to 1948 to today.

Gaza, Power, and the Politics of Indifference

If Gaza becomes the example that law is conditional and morality negotiable, then the costs will be felt far beyond its borders. And when history renders its verdict, it will not be kind to those who turned away.

No to a “Second Republic” -- Reform, Not Reinvention (and a True National Archive)

We don't need a new constitution, we need targeted reforms to preserve and improve it. And 2024 was not a repudiation of 1971 -- it was a continuation of its ideals.

Health Equity Must Be at the Heart of Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition

Health equity is the difference between a child getting antibiotics or dying from an infection. It is the difference between a woman surviving childbirth or bleeding to death. This is a moral test for the kind of nation we want to become.

Slouching Towards Democracy

A one-year assessment on the government’s performance would find it has performed adequately, and the country is firmly on the road towards democracy

One Year Report-Card for Professor Yunus

An assessment of the Chief Advisor as a leader in a transitional government context hinges on his ability to remain neutral, engage effectively with the public at all levels, and implement fair policies

Reflections from Capitol Hill: A Year On in Washington and Dhaka

One year after the July Revolution, the path ahead is still being shaped. The violence, sacrifice, and demands of the Bangladeshi people must not be forgotten or undermined.