Sabir Mustafa

A messy diffusion of power centres seems to be the cloud hanging over the 250th anniversary of the US. Photo: Reuters
Thoughts

At 250, the US is at a crossroads at home and abroad

Sketch: TBS
Panorama

At 250, the US is at a crossroads at home and abroad

Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

Bribery and corruption during Yunus era require ACC probe

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on 18 June 2026. photo: Reuters/Stringer
Analysis

Trump finds an exit from Iran war but risks of failure remain

The current dispute is over people - who belongs where, who crossed the border illegally or not. Photo: Collected
Thoughts

Can Dhaka and Delhi find a path around key stumbling blocks?

Sabir Mustafa. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

BNP government’s first few months show old habits die hard

A diplomatic compromise remains the most plausible path to ending the Iran war. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

Prospect of US-Iran peace in the Gulf hangs in the balance

A security guard patrols outside the Aiwan e Sadr (Presidential Palace) ahead of Iran–U.S. talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, 9 April, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Asim Hafeez
Analysis

Shadow of Israel looms over US-Iran 'peace talks' in Pakistan

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

Dread of ‘death’ on the day of a nation’s birth

The new government, which has been in office for less than a month, has already been dealt a very difficult hand. Photo: PID
Panorama

Shadow of Iran looms over ‘new beginning’ in Bangladesh

People carry coffins as they attend the funeral of the victims following an Israeli strike on a school, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Minab, Iran, March 3, 2026. Photo: Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Panorama

Iran faces massive destruction as Israel uses 'Gaza playbook'

Ahsan H Mansur leaves Bangladesh Bank premises on 25 February amid protests by officials. Photo: Screengrab/NTV
Panorama

Reaction to Mansur’s sacking should be a wake-up call for Tarique Rahman

Tarique Rahman’s journey ahead promises to be a bumpy ride
Panorama

Tarique Rahman’s journey ahead promises to be a bumpy ride