Agenda for future

Agenda for future

M Humayun Kabir, Former Bangladesh Ambassador to the US. Sketch: TBS

Balancing neighbours, major powers will define Bangladesh's future diplomacy

With elections looming and regional tensions mounting, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its foreign relations. Managing strained ties with India, navigating public sentiment, and...

Photo: Tahsin Samin/ TBS

Rebuilding trust as Bangladesh charts its path to crucial elections

Dr Shahdeen Malik, Constitution Expert. Sketch: TBS

What kind of parliament do we really want?

Dr Ridwanul Haque, Former Professor, Department of Law, University of Dhaka. Sketch: TBS

Strengthening democracy begins with the rule of law

Dr Asif M Sahan, Professor of Development Studies, University of Dhaka. Sketch: TBS

Elections alone do not guarantee democracy. It needs functional institutions, civil liberties

Journalist Md Shafiul Alam. Sketch: TBS

Hopes, hesitations and interim vacuum: Bangladesh awaits an elected government

Illustration: TBS

Will a people-oriented bureaucracy and quality public service delivery remain elusive still?

Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. Sketch: TBS

Bangladesh must learn to say 'no' to supply-driven, lender-pushed projects

Mohiuddin Ahmad, Writer and Researcher. Sketch: TBS

How Bangladesh can move toward a stable, mature, accountable political system

The future of work, artificial intelligence, and Bangladesh’s narrowing window of opportunity

The future of work, artificial intelligence, and Bangladesh’s narrowing window of opportunity

Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Manabzamin. Sketch: TBS

Will political leadership have the courage to let journalists work without fear?

Zahid Hussain is former chief economist of the World Bank Dhaka Office. Illustration: TBS

Extractive institutions won't turn inclusive overnight, start with a few key sectors

Md Shamsul Hoque, Professor of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Sketch: TBS

From mega projects to meaningful outcomes: Why Bangladesh must reform its infrastructure delivery system