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.
Bangladesh’s 50 million young voters are restless, ambitious, and eager for real change -- not just promises. If BNP seizes this moment with bold reforms and youth-led leadership, it could spark a new era where opportunity, dignity, and democracy thrive together.
The United States and Bangladesh were both born of a war of independence that pitted ordinary men and women against the might of a formidable army. This spirit was renewed in Bangladesh one year ago and shared responsibility will always be the backbone of true strength.
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
The DP World deal could be a game-changer for Bangladesh. We need to not let vested interests or shallow nativism trip us up.
Orthodox macroeconomic policies are having desired effects, with the exchange rate and the central bank’s stock of reserves stabilizing even as import restrictions have been lifted. Higher interest rates have had a dampening effect on economic activities, but very strong remittances have supported household consumption, while exports and public demand also contributed to growth. The economic recovery had started by summer, though pockets of weakness remain, particularly in private investment consumption.
Reflections on The Djinn Waits for a Hundred Years, a haunting, lyrical novel blending family secrets, loss, and magical realism, set in a decaying mansion by the sea -- where love, memory, and womanhood quietly shape every story
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.
Contrary to confident public pronouncements by commentators, the Bangladesh-America relationship remains strong and is poised to reach new heights in the future
Bangladesh should welcome global partners to improve its ports, cut costs, and create jobs -- saying no out of fear will only hold us back again
The July 2024 protests began as a stand against injustice and ended with the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Today, Bangladesh is led by an interim government under Professor Yunus, backed by global support and committed to restoring democracy and accountability.
BNP is not entirely wrong about the NCC. But there is a solution: reinstate the Citizens Coalition’s all-party parliamentary committee proposal. That solves all the problems.
