Hormuz is Unfixable Now
The latest ceasefire between the United States and Iran has failed to restore confidence in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing the world's continued dependence on a chokepoint that remains vulnerable to disruption.
South Asia's Strategic Moment
History has placed South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region at the centre of 21st-century global transformation. The region's future lies not in choosing between competing powers but in pursuing inclusive modernization, strengthening regional partnerships and leveraging the unique strengths of individual nations
Hasina Fires Blanks from New Delhi
Some analysts argue that Hasina may continue to serve as a strategic political asset in India’s Bangladesh policy, reflecting a Kautilyan approach that could be summarised as: “You have China; we have Hasina.”
South Asia's Strategic Moment
History has placed South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region at the centre of 21st-century global transformation. The region's future lies not in choosing between competing powers but in pursuing inclusive modernization, strengthening regional partnerships and leveraging the unique strengths of individual nations
Time to Open Outward Digital Remittances
Allowing foreign operators to participate in outward remittances -- under a controlled and bank-intermediated framework -- could be a game-changing policy shift.
We're Looking to Pakistan for Safety Tips? Seriously?
The more important question is whether technology and outcomes should be treated as equivalent. Installing thousands of surveillance cameras is not the same as creating a safe society.
Hormuz is Unfixable Now
The latest ceasefire between the United States and Iran has failed to restore confidence in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing the world's continued dependence on a chokepoint that remains vulnerable to disruption.
Hasina Fires Blanks from New Delhi
Some analysts argue that Hasina may continue to serve as a strategic political asset in India’s Bangladesh policy, reflecting a Kautilyan approach that could be summarised as: “You have China; we have Hasina.”
What is Going On in Europe?
Keir Starmer’s resignation in the UK, the sixth in a row over the last ten years, suggests a genuine crisis not only in the UK but across European politics.
Solving the Problem of Insolvent Banks
Unless we bail out bank depositors, we might experience bank runs, which could lead to economic collapse.
The $30 Billion Nobody Had to Ask For
Bangladesh’s workers abroad now send home three and a half times what all the world’s donors disburse with no conditions, no consultants, and no debt to repay. It is time to say plainly which model is working.
Two Weeks to Sharpen Bangladesh’s AI Budget
The budget should tie its connectivity targets to affordability so that rural and low-income citizens can actually use what is being built, not just live within range of it.
The Unseen Line: On Andrzej Bargiel, Everest, and the Geography of Ambition
The Western adventurer, armed with a historically cultivated obsession and corporate capital, comes to a land where the mountains are woven into the spiritual and daily life. He relies on the unparalleled skill and strength of the Sherpas, whose names are too often relegated to the fine print of history, to achieve a personal zenith.
Kulsum’s Disconnected Island
In Bangladesh, we nonstop speak of institutional reform, a tech-forward future, and human potential, but willingly deprive the people in char areas entirely of essential infrastructure.
Women and Girls Must Still Fight the Beauty Wars
Mental health is significantly affected by the media's ideas given towards women's beauty, especially for younger girls. Research shows that exposure of media images of unachievable beauty standards can lead to body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
Did Washington Project Power or Cede the Strait?
The US-–Iran memorandum ended a war on American terms. But the fine print on the Strait of Hormuz, like the rise of the mediators who brokered it, tells a more complicated story.
Communication is No Longer Optional
The simple rule is this: If something can be misunderstood, it probably will be. And if it can be said in a simpler way, it should be. Because people do not expect perfect speeches. They just want clear ones.
The World Hanging on a Bamboo Pole
The distance between Bangladesh and the World Cup cannot be measured in kilometres. It is measured in institutions, accountability, planning, and political will. Perhaps one day, when the World Cup comes around again, one flag on that bamboo pole will sell just a little more than the rest.
