Opinion

Rethinking Water and Food for Bangladesh’s Delta Future

—Dr Shahrina Akhtar— Bangladesh, the world’s largest delta, owes its identity, fertile soils, and agricultural vitality to the complex network of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. For centuries, this

When a Region Doubts Its Vote

—Kaniz Kakon— In South Asia today, elections are unfolding in very different political settings, yet they are converging on an unsettling question: what happens when voting survives while democracy thins

How Long Is American Hand!

—Mahfuzur Rahman— Nicolas Maduro may be a bad guy. Maybe he was in power by force. He has carried out unjust torture and torture on the opposition to remain in

How Would the Economy Be in 2026

—Nironjan Roy— At the beginning of each year, discussions and analyses usually focus on the economic direction for the new year. Renowned economists, professional groups, think tanks, financial experts, and

Brick kiln: Built on inequality

TDS Desk: At dawn, the brick kilns wake up, so do the women. Jamila Begum, Bulbuli Begum and Sunetra Rani arrive early. Their feet sink into black dust. Their lungs

Sudden millionaires and the politics of elections

—Audite Karim— Internationally renowned lawyer Dr Kamal Hossain once said, “Elections have now become a game of crores of taka. For honest people, elections are not just difficult – they