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Zillur Rahman

Zillur Rahman is the executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and a television talk show host. His Twitter handle is @zillur

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Democracy cannot survive on silence and fear

After a long stretch away from the country, Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh marks the beginning of a tougher chapter, one that's about real responsibility, not symbolic.
6 January 2026, 08:00 AM
6 January 2026, 08:00 AM
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We must distinguish between corrosive and constructive capital

Money moves more quickly than ever in the modern world. However, not all money is what it seems or claims to be. While some subtly advance hidden interests and undermine accountability, others create opportunity, institutions, and trust.
13 November 2025, 02:00 AM
13 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Journalists cannot be safe if power remains unaccountable

Several journalists have been killed in the last two years alone.
2 November 2025, 03:00 AM
2 November 2025, 03:00 AM
Media freedom

Journalism in Bangladesh is still fighting for its voice

A year after the uprising, Bangladeshi media is still under political, institutional and psychological pressure.
13 August 2025, 02:00 AM
13 August 2025, 02:00 AM
elections ahead

After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting

Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.
2 August 2025, 03:00 AM
2 August 2025, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh-India relations

Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma

When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.
2 July 2025, 03:00 AM
2 July 2025, 03:00 AM
Trump 2.0 and US foreign policy

Trump, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order

The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.
19 March 2025, 06:00 AM
19 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Pendulum swinging

Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?

With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s geopolitical position provides for unique opportunities

Born during the height of the Cold War, Bangladesh is a nation state that is uniquely embroiled in the machinations of geopolitics.
3 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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