Over the 55 years since Bangladesh's independence, the processes of state-building, political transformation, and economic reconstruction have unfolded in deeply interconnected ways.

The death of Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, has prompted an outpouring of emotion and political remembrance, and for good reason.

Bangladesh’s economy seems to be stabilising at first blush. Reserve levels have climbed, imports have slowed, and officials are finding some signs of resilience in the aftermath of a tumultuous period. For a country accustomed to absorbing shocks, this narrative of cautious recovery sounds reas

Recently, while rereading The Museum of Innocence, I was struck again by Orhan Pamuk's insistence that memory does not disappear all at once.

The US strike in Venezuela has triggered a crisis with potentially global consequences

Suffering is acknowledged rhetorically, yet accountability is consistently deferred in the name of stability, order, or political transition.

In 2024, Bangladesh announced its first National Logistics Policy, a crucial reform for an economy where logistics costs devour 15-20 percent of GDP—nearly double the global average.

I write this in response to an article recently published by The Daily Star, titled The interim has failed to curb inflation and unemployment.

The tenure of the interim government (IG) since August 2024 has not been particularly comforting for the country's education community.

The delayed election, rather than being merely a period of political stagnation, has paradoxically served as a crucial and illuminating interlude for Bangladesh. Had the interim government, formed on August 8, 2024, acted as a caretaker, conducted elections within 90 days, and then departed, peo

The argument for fireworks remains largely emotional.

The unprecedented outpouring of grief and love for Khaleda Zia after her death powerfully affirms that the nation has lost someone deeply cherished.

The vigorous presence of women in the past pro-democracy movements proved that many of the women leaders are parliament-ready.

Since September last year, the Trump administration has taken a hard line against Venezuela.

The promise of a "noya bondobosto" or new settlement carries an enormous political appeal.

Her last speeches call for a politics of ‘no vengeance’.

"I can't breathe anymore. There's too much smoke. I'm inside. You are killing me."

Recently, a deeply upsetting narrative has been circulating on social media.

The love people had for Khaleda Zia was spontaneous, genuine and almost storybook-like.

A new year often starts with personal reflection.