Saifur Rahman

Exploring a new political paradigm

Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.

5m ago

National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

10m ago

CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

1y ago

A legal and ethical justification of US' visa policy

Critics argue that the actions taken by the US in this regard could be seen as interference in the internal affairs of another country.

1y ago

How to avoid conflict of interest in resolving election stalemate

Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.

2y ago

Curbing money laundering through AI

East India Company colonised Bengal in 1757 when India’s contribution to the world’s GDP was about 27 per cent and Bengal (Suba-E-Bengal) was one of the wealthiest places on Earth.

2y ago

One SMS can save thousands of farmers

On February 7 this year, an article by Mostafa Shabuj in The Daily Star Bangla titled “Why can’t the government send timely weather information to farmers?” made me pause.

2y ago

Blockchain based “online voting system” for free, fair election

Talk shows are overwhelmed with discourses about the current political stalemate in Bangladesh. Most alarming is the fact that the obnoxious ecosystem of distrust, suspicion and corruption has plagued the very pinnacle of our society. Hatred and doubt amongst different competing political parties have gone so far that a trustworthy election is impossible unless the whole process of conducting an election is significantly overhauled.  

2y ago
May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Exploring a new political paradigm

Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023

National election strategies for resolving the ‘Conflict Trap’

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

A legal and ethical justification of US' visa policy

Critics argue that the actions taken by the US in this regard could be seen as interference in the internal affairs of another country.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

How to avoid conflict of interest in resolving election stalemate

Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Curbing money laundering through AI

East India Company colonised Bengal in 1757 when India’s contribution to the world’s GDP was about 27 per cent and Bengal (Suba-E-Bengal) was one of the wealthiest places on Earth.

May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022

One SMS can save thousands of farmers

On February 7 this year, an article by Mostafa Shabuj in The Daily Star Bangla titled “Why can’t the government send timely weather information to farmers?” made me pause.

January 31, 2022
January 31, 2022

Blockchain based “online voting system” for free, fair election

Talk shows are overwhelmed with discourses about the current political stalemate in Bangladesh. Most alarming is the fact that the obnoxious ecosystem of distrust, suspicion and corruption has plagued the very pinnacle of our society. Hatred and doubt amongst different competing political parties have gone so far that a trustworthy election is impossible unless the whole process of conducting an election is significantly overhauled.  

November 7, 2021
November 7, 2021

E-commerce conundrum: an alternative solution

Recently, there has been a hue and cry in the e-commerce sector of Bangladesh with massive allegations of fraud. Customers paid the e-commerce merchants for different goods, but they did not receive the product.