The AL exaggerated the threat of extremism for political theatrics. The current government is doing the opposite -- denying its existence while catering to populist sentiments. In the process, national security is being compromised.
If we don’t redraw the line between what’s acceptable and what must never be tolerated -- we’re not just broken. We’re part of the problem.
Fighting against so-called 'Mujibism' is tilting at windmills. No such thing exists. We need to be vigilant about the authoritarian narratives and language practices that have begun anew in society centred around July.
Without urgent steps to make Bangladesh Bank truly autonomous and accountable, meaningful economic reform will remain incomplete.
In trying to weaponize chaos, Trump has made America’s foreign policy more coherent than ever -- to its adversaries. He is no longer a mystery. He is a meme. And the world has learned to scroll past him.
Bangladesh's future prosperity depends in large part on enhancing our productivity, but we still lag behind when it comes to gathering the data needed to address the issue, let alone making it a policy priority
Provoking what was an entirely predictable response from AL activists and supporters in the stronghold of the deposed political regime amounted to a de facto open invitation for confrontation
At Lord’s, Ben Stokes showcased the rare qualities of a captain who not only wins matches but changes the very DNA of his team. His tactical nous, emotional intelligence, and visible authority are shaping a culture of resilience and bravery that could define English cricket for a generation.
Identifying the real problems and who should solve them
BNP is almost certainly coming to power sooner rather than later. But that may just be the beginning of its real problems.
How to turn the tariff threat into a strategic opportunity through a bold US-Bangladesh partnership agenda
When justice is replaced by selective rage, even agents of hope risk becoming architects of chaos -- threatening the very foundation of the New Bangladesh.
The Trump-backed BBB law increases debt, helps the rich, and cuts healthcare, food aid, and clean energy support for millions of poor Americans. It also raises military and deportation spending, weakening the US economy and risking global financial stability.
Zia does not get enough recognition for just how ground-breaking his private sector-led growth strategy was for a country in the Global South in the 1970s
