Commentary & opinion
Commentary on governance, democracy, security and Bangladesh’s place in the world — first published by CGS, or republished from other outlets and clearly labelled.
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"Friendship to all, malice towards none" is a well-known statement often cited in discussions on Bangladesh's foreign policy. However, in today's global landscape, maintaining equal friendship…
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From the moment the interim government assumed power, certain words and phrases have been frequently used. These terms have now become almost sacred to the interim…
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For the last two decades, media outlets have been completely controlled by security and intelligence forces when it comes to publishing reports related to the Chittagong…
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For the last decade and a half, Awami League (AL) had single-handedly strangled the cultural narrative of the country. The liberals of the country welcomed it…
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A hearing on the review of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Regulation, 1900 is ticking its final hour. The CHT Regulation, 1900, also known as the…
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On 5 August 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a historic revolution led by students and the masses. However, it came at a heavy price, with thousands losing their…
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Iran has started registering presidential candidates to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi this month. The election for the next president was supposed to be held…
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How many of us know that a country in Africa has been consumed in a deadly war? The answer would be very few. It has been…
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Child marriage, which is emphasized in SDG 5 (Gender Equality), is recognized as a grave human rights abuse under international law because it adversely affects females'…
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Equal participation and inclusivity of all in politics are key components to ensure good governance. Parliament is the salient area of representation of equity in politics.…
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Bangladesh has been a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) since 1972, taking 12 loans since its inception in 1974. The IMF aims to reduce…
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The past year has been full of high-level summits with players from all the global powers. The year contained several multilateral discussions among world leaders, mostly…
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The thriving technology boom-induced misuse of social media has been a rising concern for countries dealing with national elections. Around 65 elections in diverse democratic states…
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The political landscape of Bangladesh witnessed a dramatic turn on November 7, 1975, only a few months after the tragic events of August 15. This date…
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The Israel-Hamas war is about to enter its second month as the North of Gaza is getting occupied by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ground invasion. As…
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The percentage of the total transgender population around the world is 0.7% although the issue of it comes into discussion regularly in recent times and the…
