Strategic Policy Summary Padma Barrage Project
Central Policy Doctrine The Padma Barrage is not merely a hydraulic structure — it is Bangladesh’s foremost water security infrastructure, climate adaptation platform, integrated river basin management system, and smart delta governance model. Its success will be measured not only by water stored, but by reservoir longevity, sediment routing efficiency, ecological flow integrity, and the...
Iran war’s ripple effect: A growing threat to global food systems
The war in the Arabian Gulf is already being felt far beyond the region, reflected in rising fertiliser prices in rural India and in the shifting planting decisions of farmers across Africa and well beyond. For those working on the front-lines of dryland agriculture, including scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), these impacts are...
Artemisinin: A Simple Herb That Saves Lives
Malaria is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases in the world. Every year, it still makes millions of people sick. But there is good news. A plant-based medicine called artemisinin has changed the way we fight malaria. Where Does Artemisinin Come From? Artemisinin comes from a plant called Artemisia annua, also known as sweet wormwood. People in Asia have used this plant for a long time...
What is the future of India-Bangladesh relations?
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is departing for India tomorrow (April 7). This marks the first visit to India by a Foreign Minister since the formation of the BNP government. This visit is highly significant for several reasons; it could herald a new journey toward improving relations between the two countries. Friendly relations with neighbors are essential for any country's peace, stability,...
Everyone, Step Forward to Save the Country
The country is in a state of extreme crisis today. Just as the nation was reduced to near-ruins due to eighteen months of misrule by the interim government, the BNP government took over the responsibility of state governance under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. Immediately following the BNP government's assumption of office, the Iran war broke out. The entire world is in turmoil due to this...
United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and Bangladesh
Introduction United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is a landmark, international anti-corruption treaty adopted by the UN General Assembly in October 2003 and came into force in December 2005. It is the only legally binding international anti-corruption multilateral treaty. It provides a set of internationally agreed principles to reduce corruption and to address multiple issues...
When the Middle East Bleeds, the Bangladesh Economy Gasps for Air!
The rain in Dhaka this evening feels different; it doesn’t carry the usual scent of the monsoon but the heavy, metallic anxiety of a world on the brink. As I sit in my window overlooking the Dhaka's skyline, the flickering streetlights serve as a grim reminder of the power grid’s fragility. The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has moved beyond the realm of...
Cyber Crime and the Foundations of a Fair Trial in Bangladesh
The swift expansion of digital technology has revolutionized communication, trade, and governance in Bangladesh. As a large number of people now rely on digital platforms for banking, business, and interpersonal communication, cyberspace has become an inevitable part of everyday life. Conversely, this technological transformation has also brought new forms of criminal activity. Online fraud,...
Price Verification of Goods in International Trade: A Challenge for Bankers
Price verification in international trade refers to the process of checking and confirming whether the value of goods declared in the contract, pro forma invoice, letter of credit or invoice accurately reflects the fair market value, current market value, true market value or competitive price at the time of import or export. The purpose is to prevent under-invoicing or over-invoicing....
The Data Is Clear. Women Cannot Wait.
March 8 is International Women's Day. And as I sat with that this morning — as a woman, as a humanitarian — I found I couldn't separate my own reflection from the faces of the women and girls I see every day in the camps of Cox's Bazar. Perhaps that is exactly as it should be. Because what does this day mean when you're inside a shelter that was never meant to be permanent? What does it...
Fourteen months on, Dhaka’s transfer order lies dormant as controversial diplomat stays in Berlin
Fourteen months after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka formally ordered his transfer, a Bangladeshi diplomat accused of defying official directives and mishandling public funds continues to serve at the Bangladesh Embassy in Berlin. Diplomats and observers say his continued presence despite a clear transfer order reflects serious failures of internal oversight and raises uncomfortable...
The Tarique Doctrine: Building a Bangladesh Where No Innocent Suffers
For centuries, a simple but powerful idea has guided fair legal systems: it is far better to let a hundred guilty people go free than to wrongfully punish a single innocent person. This principle, known as Blackstone's Ratio, reminds us that the true measure of justice is not just in catching criminals, but in protecting the innocent from the terrible weight of a false accusation. Recently, two...
What Did Dr. Yunus Give the Country — and What Did He Take?
At last, the tenure of Dr. Muhammad Yunus has come to an end. Following the swearing-in of a new cabinet led by Tarique Rahman on February 17, the Yunus chapter formally closed. After a mass uprising, and in line with the wishes of student leaders who had guided the movement, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Yunus was welcomed by the nation as Chief Adviser. As an internationally renowned figure...
Federated Learning: The Future of AI-Driven Cybersecurity
Bangladesh’s digital footprint is expanding at a pace the country has never experienced before. Online banking, mobile financial services, e-commerce, government portals, and cloud adoption have all grown rapidly over the last decade. But with this growth comes a new class of cyber risks that are more sophisticated, more automated, and far more privacy-invasive than traditional attacks....
Rebooting the Nation –The Road to Smart Bangladesh 2.0
Bangladesh is standing at the door of a new digital age. From the crowded streets of Dhaka to the quiet villages of Kurigram, technology is changing daily life. Mobile phones are not just for calls anymore; they are schools, banks, and marketplaces in your pocket. Digital tools are shaping how people learn, work, and earn. The next big question is simple but important: How can Bangladesh make...
The Conundrum of Community-Owned Water Plants in Bangladesh: Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Operation and Maintenance
Community ownership has become a common phenomenon in the development sector of Bangladesh since 1990. The rural water management sector is not an exception. Every year, a large number of water treatment plants are established to supply safe drinking water to rural people. Irrespective of the source of funding, those plants are often bestowed upon local communities with the hope of better...
A New Chapter in Saudi–Bangladesh Labor Cooperation
When two nations commit to partnership, they build something more lasting than contracts – they build trust, dignity, and common purpose. With our newly signed bilateral labor agreement, we are ushering in a fresh chapter in labor mobility – one that places safety, fairness, and shared prosperity at its heart. Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia already share a deep and meaningful bond....
Ignite the Curve: Grow People, Elevate Brands, Build Legacies
In today’s fast-paced world, retaining top talent is no longer enough. The true challenge lies in reigniting their passion and fostering their growth. It’s not the paycheck that drives employees to leave; it’s the feeling of stagnation. When the spark of ambition fades, when their ideas are confined, when they’re told, "We like you just where you are," that’s when they start looking for...
Tarique Rahman The leader behind July uprising
Though absent from Bangladeshi soil, Tarique Rahman – BNP’s acting chairman residing in London – has played an undeniable role in orchestrating one of the most significant political resistances in the country’s recent history. From afar, he monitored developments, issued timely strategic instructions, and provided the leadership needed to unite a long-suppressed populace against the...
