Kallol Mustafa

No other South Asian country that has been subjected to reciprocal tariffs has signed such an agreement with the US so far.

Following prolonged discussions between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and various political parties on reforms in key state institutions, the July National Charter was signed on October 17, 2025.

Although the interim government has repeatedly stated that it opposes mob violence, its actions have not reflected a serious commitment.

Reforms imposed through coercion or technical manoeuvering never endure and such top-down reforms inevitably fail.

India’s controversial practice of forcibly pushing people into Bangladeshi territory continues.

Without proper oversight, even foreign operators fail to deliver.

Bangladesh needs a bureaucracy that serves its citizens with professionalism and integrity, not one driven by blind obedience.

One cannot demand the abolition of the entire commission just because of differences of opinion on a few issues.