Opinion

Trust, Walking to the Ballot

—Kaniz Kakon— On the morning of 12 February 2026, millions of people in Bangladesh will wake up and perform a quiet calculation before they even think about politics. Should I

Why are fundamental issues ignored in election campaigns?

—Audite Karim— Election campaigning by political parties has now reached its peak. Parties are attacking and criticizing one another in increasingly harsh language, and these exchanges often cross into outright

Fed’s Critic Going to Lead Fed!

—Nironjan Roy— US President Donald Trump has finally selected Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the US central bank Federal Reserve System (Fed), after long speculation. If confirmed by

Election History in the Subcontinent

—Syed Badrul Ahsan— For my generation, politics has been a staple of conversation down the years. Elections have been an integral part of those conversations for the good reason that

Climate Responsibility Meets Bangladesh’s Democratic Test

—Kaniz Kakon— Bangladesh is heading towards 12 February 2026 at a moment when politics, law and climate pressure are converging with unusual force. This will be the country’s first general

Monetary policy needs to be eased

—Niranjan Roy— Monetary policy plays a crucial role in understanding the direction and momentum of any country’s economy. To assess the state of investment and where it is headed, one