Democracy

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, an emerging economic powerhouse in South Asia, stands at a critical financial crossroads as it unveils its new economic roadmap. Today at 3:00 PM, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the national…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) As questions over democratic, constitutional, and political rights continue to dominate the public discourse in Bangladesh, the nation is preparing for a landmark economic milestone. Today, on Thursday, June 11, Finance and Planning Minister…

Israel’s international standing has undergone a profound and arguably irreversible transformation. Once regarded, despite criticism, as a flawed democracy grappling with complex security threats, Israel is increasingly perceived as a pariah state—isolated not only because of its adversaries, but because…

By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau)  As the landscape of international geopolitics shifts toward new alliances and changing balances of power, two emerging forces from South Asia and the Middle East-Bangladesh and Türkiye- stand at a historic crossroads. Following…

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau)  After two years of intense uncertainty, institutional turmoil, and multifaceted controversies, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has finally secured a democratic and elected Board of Directors. In the official results announced at the Sher-e-Bangla National…

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, one of South Asia’s most cricket-passionate nations, stands at a unique crossroads today. On one hand, the highly anticipated election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to shape the future map of…

By G. M. Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The new government of Bangladesh, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has completed its first 100 days in office. Embarking on its journey with an ambitious vision of state reconstruction and long-term reforms,…

With just three days to go before the presidential runoff election, various political figures across the country continue to build bridges with candidate Roberto Sánchez Palomino (Together for Peru), joining the effort to restore democracy and good governance. Today, at…

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the wake of the historic July uprising, Bangladesh is undergoing an unprecedented constitutional and administrative transformation. Following the fall of the autocratic regime, the country’s grassroots democratic structure has fallen entirely under bureaucratic…

by Asif Shawkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Will former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ever return to Bangladesh? While her recent public statements, interviews with Indian media, and purported audio messages circulating on social media have reignited political tensions and fueled speculation…