Notes & updates.
Shifting the Gear on the Economy
To pull Bangladesh out of its economic stagnation, the interim government must move beyond passive crisis management and execute a decisive, growth-oriented strategy focused on structural reforms and private-sector confidence.
How can Bangladesh Become a Welfare State?
Without strong tax revenues and institutional capacity, rushing into a universal welfare state will crush private investment and leave the poor worse off—Bangladesh must earn and build before it promises.
The Politics of Synthesis 2.0
Navigating Bangladesh’s post-uprising landscape requires moving beyond historical ideological divides toward a 'Politics of Synthesis 2.0'—balancing democratic accountability, institutional reform, and economic stability to forge a sustainable national consensus.
Farakka Day: Will Bangladesh Receive Fair Share of Water this Time After Expiry of 30-year Deal?
With the 1996 Ganges Treaty expiring in December 2026, Bangladesh faces a critical deadline to secure its downstream survival and river rights. To avoid a looming water crisis, the nation must urgently pivot from emotional rhetoric to data-driven diplomacy and international water law.
Shanghai Spirit and Westphalia
While the non-Western "Shanghai Spirit" challenges traditional liberal hegemony, it paradoxically reinforces the classic Westphalian system by prioritizing absolute state sovereignty and non-interference.
What the BJP Victory Means for Bangladesh
The BJP’s consolidation along India’s eastern frontier eliminates state-level buffers, streamlining bilateral governance while raising border enforcement, economic competition, and political tensions.
Peter Magyar, Another Young Rebel Prince who Won
Péter Magyar’s defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary demonstrates how former regime insiders can dismantle entrenched illiberal autocracies by turning populist mechanics, direct digital outreach, and anti-corruption messaging against ruling elites.
The Economics of Todbir
Lobbying fills the gaps left by these weak institutions, providing protection where enforcement is arbitrary and speed where formal systems stall.
Bad News and Good About the LNG Crisis
The natural gas shortfall in Bangladesh highlights ongoing reliance on high-cost imported LNG that drains foreign exchange reserves. However, accelerating domestic gas exploration and adopting long-term supply contracts offer a viable path to stabilizing energy security.
The Looming Persian Storm: Why Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Defy Economic Gravity Again
An escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a severe threat to Bangladesh's economy through surging energy import costs and potential disruptions to remittance inflows.