Saifur Rahman

It is a social contract between the citizen and the state.

The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.

The previous government left the country’s economy and governance system in a fragile state.

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.

Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.

Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

Critics argue that the actions taken by the US in this regard could be seen as interference in the internal affairs of another country.

Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.

East India Company colonised Bengal in 1757 when India’s contribution to the world’s GDP was about 27 per cent and Bengal (Suba-E-Bengal) was one of the wealthiest places on Earth.

On February 7 this year, an article by Mostafa Shabuj in The Daily Star Bangla titled “Why can’t the government send timely weather information to farmers?” made me pause.

Talk shows are overwhelmed with discourses about the current political stalemate in Bangladesh. Most alarming is the fact that the obnoxious ecosystem of distrust, suspicion and corruption has plagued the very pinnacle of our society. Hatred and doubt amongst different competing political parties have gone so far that a trustworthy election is impossible unless the whole process of conducting an election is significantly overhauled.  

Recently, there has been a hue and cry in the e-commerce sector of Bangladesh with massive allegations of fraud. Customers paid the e-commerce merchants for different goods, but they did not receive the product.