Where Does Power Reside, and Where Does Accountability Lie?

People do not vote for bureaucrats; they vote for political leaders. Therefore, in a democratic system, the government must bear political responsibility for any failure. But although the government holds the state’s overall authority, it does not control every function of the state directly. Failing to understand this distinction leaves any explanation of Bangladesh’s Continue Reading

When Will Passenger Harassment at the Airport Finally End?

Last Thursday (October 1), Jamaat leader Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman got into an argument with officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport over luggage and trolley shortages and other problems. He was accused of creating disorder, making threats and behaving discourteously towards airport officials. He has since been arrested on allegations of obstructing government Continue Reading

PM vows crackdown on land grabbing and violence

Following the September 25 attack on the Radda Clinic in Mirpur, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) officials and law enforcement personnel faced violent resistance during an eviction drive against illegal foot-path occupants on Wednesday. Clashes between occupiers and authorities turned the area into a battleground, highlighting the persistent challenges of political Continue Reading

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Corruption

Corruption and bribery remain pervasive global challenges that deeply undermine governance, economic performance, educational systems, the judiciary, and fundamental social values across virtually every nation. While public discussion typically frames the recipient of a bribe as the sole offender, anti-corruption experts emphasize that focusing exclusively on punishing Continue Reading

Special Anti-Crime Drive

In light of recent troubling incidents, special drives against youth gangs and narcotics have been launched across various areas, leading to the detention of hundreds of teenagers and young adults. However, just as an increase in exam pass rates does not necessarily reflect an improvement in the quality of education, a higher number of raids […]Continue Reading

Huge Potential for Pharmaceutical Exports

The US administration has declared certain medicines from Bangladesh and 20 other countries fully exempt from tariffs. The United States is one of the world’s largest importers of pharmaceuticals, importing more than $210 billion worth of medicines annually. Bangladesh is among a small number of countries from which the US imports a significant volume of […]Continue Reading