Long-Form

Betrayal of the Community: How Rushanara Ali and Tulip Siddiq Failed British-Bangladeshis

Once celebrated as trailblazers, the two Labour MPs now stand accused of hypocrisy, moral cowardice, and silence in the face of dictatorship, leaving the British-Bangladeshi community wounded and ashamed

The Disputed Status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Post-Uprising Bangladesh

This August 15 , the country must seek closure by coming to terms with the five chapters of its founding President’s legacy –- reckoning with them collectively, not selectively

Ghost in the Machine

Jinns were once blamed for missing utensils and mysterious fevers. In today’s statecraft, they seem to be responsible for everything from election fraud to economic collapse. No one ever is to blame.

The Stairs to Justice

When the trial process itself becomes a form of punishment it undermines the very foundation of a just legal system

August 3: The Gulshan Protest

A sit-in of professionals transforms to a spontaneous mass protest

The Rising Tide of Right-Wing Politics in Bangladesh: Why Mirza Fakhrul’s Warning Matters

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.

Milestone’s Tragedy: From National Neglect to a National Emergency Response Authority

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.

The Spectre of Mujibism

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.

Bangladesh Bank Is What Needs Reform

Without urgent steps to make Bangladesh Bank truly autonomous and accountable, meaningful economic reform will remain incomplete.

When Madness Becomes Policy and Policy Becomes a Punchline

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.

Productivity Is Almost Everything

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

NCP Marching with Maximum Visibility to Gopalganj Was an Unnecessary and Counterproductive Strategic Blunder

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

Ben Stokes’s Leadership is the Cornerstone of a Fearless England

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.

How Can We Revive Bangladesh’s Capital Markets?

Identifying the real problems and who should solve them