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Asif Ahmed, Shah Chowdhury and Mohammed Mia
How to turn the tariff threat into a strategic opportunity through a bold US-Bangladesh partnership agenda
Bangladesh has a large, talented youth population eager to study and contribute abroad. The US should double its student intake from Bangladesh to tap into this potential, boost its economy, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
The only meaningful item remaining on the reform agenda is whether an Upper House should be based on PR or not. Everything else can be sorted out without difficulty. We are closer to consensus than you think.
Edtech and e-learning are not a silver bullet. They are just one piece of a complex and many-layered puzzle that we need to solve to deliver education to the masses.
Unlocking opportunity by tackling Bangladesh’s employment challenges
Extreme centralization of power made Bangladesh vulnerable to despotism
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A good decision
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Yes, he’ll finally take the charge
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On the day of the General Election
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A correct, principled decision. They should not sign.
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A vital, democratic reset
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BNP
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December 2025
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AI can improve transparency
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As soon as possible