It has been about a week since the window for official campaigning for the upcoming election opened, and things are already settling into a familiar pattern.

Bangladesh is entering a decisive phase in its approach to governing its media. The proposed Broadcasting Ordinance, 2026 and the National Media Commission Ordinance, 2026 make this evident.

In the tradition of reviewing the performance of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) at the mid-point of each fiscal year, the National Economic Council (NEC) recently revised the total ADP allocation.

Academic freedom—the right to teach, study, pursue knowledge or research without unreasonable interference—is often perceived through a narrow lens in our country.

The proposal for a “Board of Peace” (BoP), spearheaded by US President Donald Trump with an initial focus on Gaza but with declared global ambitions, raises profound questions about the future of international diplomacy and multilateralism.

International sport depends on a simple bargain: athletes accept risks, including physical and monetary, but governing bodies accept responsibility.

Bangladesh is not short of women in leadership, be it in business, government offices, or academia. It is short of women in electoral politics.

The so-called ceasefire in Gaza was a cynical ruse to secure Israeli captives while giving Israel free rein to starve, murder and assassinate Palestinians at will.

Sir William Mark Tully, well known in the Indian subcontinent as Mark Tully of the BBC, was a friend of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is heading into one of the most consequential elections in its history.

Bangladesh’s energy transition is now at a point where execution matters most.

On January 24, an ambulance carrying the bodies of Kaniz Surbana Swarnali and her nine-month-old son, Nazim, reportedly arrived at Jashore Central Jail around 7pm.

In July 2024, Bangladesh experienced one of the most consequential internet shutdowns in its history.

The Ninth National Pay Commission formed by the interim government recently recommended a salary increase for government employees in the range of 100-142 percent.

Conversations around energy transitions are typically focused on swift transitions, with solar panels appearing overnight on rooftops, wind farms sprouting across landscapes like mushrooms after rain.

In a generous act of national service, men across the political spectrum have stepped forward to rescue women from the exhausting burden of political participation.

Digital Public Services (DPS) are now an everyday element in citizens’ lives. From land records and health appointments to general diaries and transport services, digital platforms increasingly shape how people interact with the government.

At first glance, the interim administration appears to be doing what transitional governments are expected to do. The ground has been steadied.

The international order built after World War II rests on one hard rule: states may not threaten or use force to take territory.

Bangladesh’s upcoming July National Charter referendum has triggered a debate that goes beyond the substance of constitutional reform.