Bangladesh has spent years building electricity capacity to support growth, keep factories running, and reduce load shedding. On paper, that sounds like progress. In practice, a new wave of reporting around a government commissioned contract review suggests the country may be paying a steep premium for electricity it does not always need, through contracts that … Read more
Tarique Rahman is set to launch the BNP’s election campaign from Sylhet on 22 January 2026, beginning with visits to the shrines of Hazrat Shah Jalal and Shahporan, as Bangladesh heads toward national polls on 12 February 2026. The choice of Sylhet and the shrine visits are deeply symbolic, signalling unity, tradition, and a respectful … Read more
Bangladesh’s decision to import 50,000 tonnes of rice from India has triggered intense debate because it comes at a moment when India Bangladesh relations are visibly strained. Yet for ordinary families facing higher grocery bills, the question is not about headlines or diplomacy, it is about affordability. With rice sitting at the centre of Bangladesh’s … Read more
Bangladesh has lost one of its most consequential political figures. Begum Khaleda Zia, former prime minister and long-time chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has died aged 80 after a prolonged illness. For decades, her name was inseparable from the story of modern Bangladesh. To supporters, she was a symbol of political resilience and … Read more