Since 1971, the history of the war has been repeatedly edited, reshaped, amplified, or muted, often depending on who governs.

Bangladesh relies primarily on fossil fuels, especially coal and natural gas, to generate power.

Bangladesh, by default, has designed inequality in education through its multiple streams.

Following prolonged discussions between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and various political parties on reforms in key state institutions, the July National Charter was signed on October 17, 2025.

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.