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?

Mohiuddin Ahmad, Writer and Researcher. Sketch: TBS

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

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

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

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