Episode 2 of The J-Z Show reflects on Bangladesh’s democratic transition, U.S. trade tensions, and the road ahead to national elections.
When the trial process itself becomes a form of punishment it undermines the very foundation of a just legal system
Remembrance for a true friend of Bangladesh who spent over five decades in this country, shaping generations of girls into young women and leaving an indelible impression on them and the nation
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.
For all the talk about reforms, as far as the economy is concerned, Professor Yunus and his cabinet have behaved explicitly like a transitory administration. How do we make up for the past losses? That is something for the elected government to figure out.
The tariff deal is a diplomatic win that signals a larger Indo-Pacific power shift, avoids economic fallout, and proves that while Trump’s tariffs worked, so did Dhaka’s relentless resolve to secure a better deal
The Interim Government must act with a sense of urgency to make Bangladesh the reliable, skilled, and diverse hub that the disrupted global economy is now seeking.
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.
Inflation is coming down but it will take while before this translates into economic growth revival
Mirza Fakhrul raised an important and honest concern about the growing influence of extreme right-wing ideas. Instead of blaming him, we should be talking about it.
Without urgent steps to make Bangladesh Bank truly autonomous and accountable, meaningful economic reform will remain incomplete.
