The Dream of Safe Sleep and Public Security: People’s Expectations from the Incoming Government
Mir Abdul Alim : After bringing an end to a prolonged period of political and economic instability, a new reality is about to unfold...
Editorial
May our diplomacy bring success
The BNP Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has been showered with love from the people of Bangladesh in the just concluded national parliamentary elections. This has been...
New Cabinet: Can the State Forge a New Social Contract of Trust?
Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Tamiji : Changes in power are not new in our country. But not all changes are the same. Some...
Deterioration of human rights situation must stop
It is deeply disappointing that although the authoritarian Hasina government has fallen during the August mass uprising 2024, the culture of impunity and the dysfunction...
BNP to form government with absolute majority
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is going to form the government for the fourth time after a long 20 years, winning an absolute majority in...
The Limits and Possibilities of Islamic Politics in Bangladesh
Dr. Mahbubur Rahman : Islamic politics in Bangladesh occupies a paradoxical space, deeply rooted in society yet persistently constrained in practice. In a country...
The next government must not ignore the widespread corruption still persists
Bangladesh has ranked 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries in 2025, from 14th position in 2024, as per the Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index...
Ramadan Approaching and the Essential Commodities Market: Without Vigilance, a Crisis Is Inevitable
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : For the Muslim Ummah, the month of Ramadan is not merely a time of worship; it is a...
Let’s a festive mood prevail on the national election day
The 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum will be held simultaneously across the country today. Polls will continue from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm....
Bangladesh-China relations: Strategy, trade, and security
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : The global geopolitical landscape is experiencing significant changes. China’s emergence as a major strategic and economic power has altered regional power...
Bangladesh’s NDA with the United States: Secrecy, Sovereignty, and Economic Risk
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : Recently, reports emerged that the Bangladeshi interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with...
The interim government’s tenure nears end with inflation unchecked
When the interim government took office, the country’s inflation rate was in the double digits. Therefore, the government’s initial challenge was to rein in...