We have an uneasy truce but still a long way to go. If the BNP doesn't understand that a bare minimum of reform is necessary to end the impasse, give it legitimacy , and help set the table for good governance, then the nation will lose, including BNP.
There are still many pitfalls between now and timely, good elections. But if we can all agree to one single reform: a proportional Upper House, then in time all other reforms will follow automatically.
If Netanyahu is acting on the belief that his attack on Teheran will lead to the internal overthrow of the regime, it seems that he has misunderstood Iran entirely.
It is time for UK government to get serious when it comes to cracking down on illegal money looted by despots from the developing world and parked in London.
There is nothing that can be accomplished by an April election that could not also be accomplished by one in December, and much that could be lost.
How BNP’s tactical chaos could trigger a national referendum. The more the party questions the legitimacy of the interim government, the more fraught the political situation becomes. This is something Bangladesh can ill afford
Myanmar is the site of the current day Great Game between China and India for geostrategic control. What does this mean for Bangladesh?
The only way for Bangladesh to navigate the post-LDC graduation scenario is to invest in and promote the SME sector. SMEs are the lifeblood of economic growth and we continue to ignore them at our peril.
From Day One, the interim government has been dogged by its inability to explain its decisions to the general public. But it is still not too late to change course, and not only its legacy but also the sustainability of good governance post-elections depend on it.
Unless we reach a consensus on key issues such as the July Charter and constitutional reforms, debating whether the elections should be held in February or April are meaningless. With consensus, February makes most sense. Without consensus even April may not happen.
As the Chief Advisor prepares to meet with Keir Starmer in the UK, it is worth looking at how the two men are similar, how they differ, and what lessons each can learn from the other.
The NCP’s leaders must prioritize meeting and talking with the people. Moving away from social media-driven politics, the NCP should focus on fieldwork and direct engagement, as this is the path to building genuine public support.
Bangladesh now stands at the threshold between gridlock and reconstruction — the Chief Adviser must set a specific month for the upcoming elections and do so without hesitation.
Export-led growth should be a movement -- not a monopoly. If we want the next generation of Bangladeshi exporters to rise, we need to trust them, back them financially, and give them the tools -- not traps -- to succeed.
Why can we not have a transparent timeline detailing what reforms can be achieved if the elections are held in December, another showing what's possible by April, and a third one with a June 30 deadline?
An orchestrated whisper campaign now paints Bangladesh’s July-Revolution youth as saboteurs of democracy. The allegation is as thin as it is dangerous, for it misunderstands both their mandate and the moment the nation inhabits.
