Dhaka-8 and the Politics of Trolling
Trolling is hit-or-miss politics. It is unstable, often unserious, and frequently destructive to governance. But when it works, its impact is asymmetrical -- geometric, even gigantic-- compared to traditional campaigning.
Fear, Fragmentation, and an Uncertain Election
The greater challenge lies not in predicting who will dominate a flawed structure, but in recognizing how much uncertainty -- political, institutional, and informational -- has been baked into its foundations and may reflect in the vote itself.
Without Central Bank Independence, No Other Reform Will Matter
An independent central bank could have prevented bank fraud and inflation. There is no alternative unless we want to return to the bad old days of high inflation and a plummeting Taka.
Bangladesh's Draft AI Policy: Vision Needs Velocity
Success depends on three commitments that cannot be deferred: Speed. Visible, funded action in year one. Not plans for action. Action. Resources. Specific, budgeted commitments, not proposals
DNCC Rent Control Will Cause More Problems Than It Solves
The government and the local authorities must focus on establishing a quickly implementable, balanced and transparent legal framework, not an imaginary policy. Otherwise, this guideline will remain on paper as always, and homeowners and tenants will bear the consequences.
When Welfare Becomes Withdrawal
In the hands of Jamaat-e-Islami, a five-hour workday is not welfare. It is soft patriarchy, cloaked in empathy. Bangladesh should not repeat the mistakes of others when better models are already visible.
To the Election and Beyond
As Bangladesh enters into its first real general election since 2008, we will finally be given a snapshot of where the country stands electorally. Have the polls and the pundits called it correctly, or are we in for a February surprise? Only Election Day will tell.
Women, Life, Freedom, Bangladesh
We should treat the promise of this election with the respect it deserves. The students who gave their lives, the activists who risked everything, the ordinary citizens who stood up against tyranny, did not do so for narrow partisan advantage. They did so for Bangladesh.
Is Jamaat a Bangladeshi BJP? Not Quite.
India’s political field has bent under pressure but has not collapsed. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s political field is far more fragile.
Without Central Bank Independence, No Other Reform Will Matter
An independent central bank could have prevented bank fraud and inflation. There is no alternative unless we want to return to the bad old days of high inflation and a plummeting Taka.
An Egg Today or a Chicken Tomorrow: The Economics of Time and Trust
Ultimately, the wisdom of “an egg today is better than a chicken tomorrow” is not a rejection of the future. It is a reminder that time, risk, and trust matter. The future must earn its value; it cannot merely be promised
The Bangladesh Story in Eight Charts
The economy is busier, but not necessarily more capable. After presenting eight charts, they tell basically one story. On the economic front, Bangladesh’s achievements are real. But the transformation is still incomplete.
Dhaka-8 and the Politics of Trolling
Trolling is hit-or-miss politics. It is unstable, often unserious, and frequently destructive to governance. But when it works, its impact is asymmetrical -- geometric, even gigantic-- compared to traditional campaigning.
Fear, Fragmentation, and an Uncertain Election
The greater challenge lies not in predicting who will dominate a flawed structure, but in recognizing how much uncertainty -- political, institutional, and informational -- has been baked into its foundations and may reflect in the vote itself.
Why Peace Cannot Be Built on Division
As Bangladesh prepares for the long-awaited national election, it is important to remember that strengthening democracy and building peace on the foundation of collective amnesia will be a disaster for our nation.
An Open Letter to Barrister Zaima Rahman
Whatever path you ultimately choose, I offer you my sincere best wishes. May your journey ahead be guided by wisdom, courage, and purpose -- and may it be as smooth and fulfilling as destiny permits.
The Politics of Responsibility and Compassion
Every Muslim knows the phrase Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim -- the most Beneficent, the most Compassionate. Can we reorient our moral compass towards the politics of responsibility and compassion?
Who Should Speak About Earthquakes?
Responsibility for earthquake and tectonic matters should logically rest with the Geological Survey of Bangladesh. What scientists can do is identify risk zones and recommend safer building practices.
