The political landscape of South Asia is currently defined by a paradox of high expectations and structural fragility. While the youth-led “Gen Z” revolutions in Bangladesh, Nepal, and …
Editorial
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The launch of a nationwide drive by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to reduce plastic pollution is undoubtedly a welcome development. Plastic waste has long been one of Bangladesh’s …
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The United States of America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the independence on July 4th this year. In just 250 years since gaining independence from British colonial rule …
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The BNP government is pursuing its national interests through a policy of strategic autonomy, engaging with major development partners while avoiding alignment with any defence bloc or alliance. …
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It is truly disheartening how, despite claims of progress and development, citizens continue to endure harassment, bribery, and endless delays in accessing even the most basic public services. …
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It has been almost four months since the country’s 13th national parliament election. In this post-uprising election, we observed that Awami League is out and banned, Bangladesh Nationalist …
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India’s rhetoric and diplomatic messaging towards Bangladesh have often appeared at odds with its actions. Since the fall of the Awami League government on 5 August 2024, many …
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The reported risk that red tape could prevent the revival of stalled businesses worth around Tk20,000 crore is a stark reminder that administrative delays carry real economic costs. …
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From a war-ravaged nation, Bangladesh has emerged as one of South Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Over the past five decades, it has achieved significant success in agriculture, healthcare, women’s …
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Securing a landslide victory was the easy part; after three months, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s political honeymoon is colliding with formidable structural crises. The BNP administration now navigates …