The revolutionary fervour that once electrified the nation and toppled Sheikh Hasina's despotic rule is fading fast. Disillusioned by the stumbling performance of the interim government, the people of Bangladesh now have shifted from utopian ideals to a single, urgent demand: a credible, democratic

During Sheikh Hasina's sixteen-year reign of despotism, nearly every institution in Bangladesh suffered severe degradation.Bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen, law enforcement agencies, bankers, and even the media-all succumbed to systemic corruption and decay, albeit, some more readily than othe

President Donald Trump marked April 2, 2025, as "U.S. Liberation Day," announcing sweeping tariffs that have rocked global markets and reversed decades of American trade policy. From the White House Rose Garden, Trump unveiled a 10 per cent universal tariff on all imports and additional "reciprocal

A tariff-a tax on imports-may be a simple concept, but its impact is anything but. This much is known-tariffs distort economies, inflate consumer prices, disrupt global trade, stifle competition, and trigger retaliation from trading partners. They can be wielded as economic weapons, unleashing ripp

The astounding scale of enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings under Sheikh Hasina's 16-year despotic rule stands as incontestable evidence that without due process of law, justice becomes arbitrary, the rule of law collapses, and authoritarianism thrives. Had there been even

Bangladesh is on the brink of a full-scale banking crisis, exacerbated by economic stagnation and political upheaval following the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime. At the heart of this crisis lies a banking sector plagued by skyrocketing non-performing loans (NPLs) and pervasive financial mism

Ever since her 16-year regime crumbled in a mass uprising last August, Sheikh Hasina has been labeled a 'fascist,' 'despot,' 'autocrat, ''dictator,' and so on. While these terms are not synonymous, they all capture the essence of her authoritarian rule, reflecting her relentless grip on power. The

The unfolding events in Bangladesh leave no room for doubt-the nation stands precariously at a perilous crossroads. The interim government, once heralded as a beacon of hope following the ouster of a despotic regime, now faces a rapid and alarming collapse of public confidence. While countless citi