The forced selling by the US and the EU will shrink Bangladesh’s capacity to spend on more urgent needs, including tackling climate change and climate adaptation.

Manik introduces the main character of his novel by stating, 'Shashi’s character has two distinct parts. On one side, he does not lack imagination, passion, and a sense of humour; on the other, he also has enough affection for domestic acumen and wealth.

When institutions serve power, not people

In conversation with Adnan Morshed

Bangladesh stands at the brink of a major energy crisis, the consequence of decades of emphasis on power generation without securing a sustainable supply of primary energy.

Bangladesh is currently grappling with the severe consequences of unplanned urbanisation. Key metropolitan hubs—including Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, and Cumilla—have expanded in a manner that is increasingly unsustainable for both people and the environment.

The typical discussion on maritime resources has long been tailored to exploring the huge potential of Bangladesh in this sector.

The present state of disaster management in Bangladesh reflects both substantial progress and ongoing challenges.

The Daily Star: What should the upcoming government immediately do to make Bangladesh’s communication infrastructure—particularly in Dhaka—functional beyond just building more roads and megaprojects?

As Bangladesh enters a new political phase ahead of the February parliamentary election, its domestic security outlook is increasingly shaped by divisive historical baggage, competing narratives, and fragmented identity.

The mass uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s authoritarian regime ushered in a profound moment of new hope.

When the foundation of governance of the state is shaky, public services such as education and healthcare also become weak and tottering.

The real issue is ensuring that allocated funds are justifiably spent, which requires good governance.

Every elected government sets certain goals once it comes to power. Most of the time, these stated goals sound impressive.

Bangladesh is on the path to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status on 24 November 2026. In 2018, and again in 2021, the country crossed all the required thresholds set by the United Nations,

Corruption is too insidious a menace to be controlled by ad hoc, pick-and-choose measures, the way chronic cancer cannot be helped by some selected painkillers.

The report emerges from a critical moment in Bangladesh’s history.

Bangladesh stands at a demographic turning point. For at least three decades, the country has benefited from a youthful population, declining fertility, and an expanding workforce, which is often referred to as a ‘demographic dividend’.

Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and its impacts.

Sakrain, the vibrant kite-flying festival of Old Dhaka, is one of the city’s oldest and most cherished seasonal urban traditions.