Analysis

Identity Is the New Crime: Bangladesh’s Politics of Selective Justice & Impunity

When a nation’s political transition turns into selective vengeance in the name of justice, that transition can never acquire lasting legitimacy. That is precisely...

The Crossfire Operative Who Pulled the Trigger at Jamaat’s Behest Is Now a Champion of Human Rights!

In 2026, we find ourselves confronted with a bizarre reality: the very man once associated with enforced disappearances, killings, and crossfire deaths now tries...

The J-10CE Question: Why Bangladesh Should Reconsider a $2.2 Billion Fighter Jet Deal

BNP government is moving toward finalizing one of the largest defense procurements in the country's history: a deal worth...

From Minority to Majority, No One Seems Safe Anymore: Are the Years 2001–06 Returning?

Gunfire erupted inside a mosque in Khulna during Fajr prayers. Worshippers were injured while standing in prayer. The incident...

⁨Referendum, State Bias, and the Illegal and Unconstitutional Yunus Government: A Dire Warning for Democracy

In a democratic state, when a referendum is held, its most essential elements are direct public participation and the...

Myanmar Conflict, US Influence, and Rising Security Risks for Bangladesh

Rising clashes in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, alleged US funding of rebel groups, and growing US–China rivalry are heightening security risks for Bangladesh. Analysts warn of election interference and threats to national sovereignty.

Economic Collapse Under an Illegitimate Government: Bangladesh Hits Record-Low Investment

Bangladesh’s economy is collapsing as investment hits record lows following the July 2024 overthrow of an elected government, CPD reports warn.

⁨Handing the Country Over to Militants in the Name of Democracy

The recent explosion in a madrasa building in Hasnabad, Keraniganj, and the recovery of a large cache of bomb-making...