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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privacy is an edgy topic suffering from historical neglect, but is rapidly becoming all-important with the proliferation of the internet, increased social media consumption and escalating…
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The 12th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, headed by KM Nurul Huda, completed its tenure on February 14, 2022. With its term coming to an end,…
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At the heart of the international system lies a seemingly intractable tension between sovereignty and cooperation. The United Nations is a collection of states that, while…
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There is too much focus on the effects, and not enough on the causes The challenge to provide adequate relief to refugees and internally displaced persons…
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Pro-Trump flags, angry rhetoric and claims that Canada is turning communist -- strong right wing views among some at the trucker-led protests could grow into a…
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India’s trade agreements with Nepal and Bhutan, which include hydroelectric power projects, and its contemplation of Cross-Border Electricity Trade (“CBET”) with Sri Lanka in 2025 are…
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The concern for we humans is not and should not just be about the technological data, but the purpose, extend and use of that data. Many…
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Ties between the two nations are expected to grow even stronger February 4, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of Germany-Bangladesh bilateral relations. For the last 50…
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People around the world are grappling with inflationary pressure. Many have lost their jobs or are earning a lower income. Prices of daily essentials and fuel…
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Migration has always been a regular feature of human existence, but these days it is more visible – and politicised – than ever. A 2016 survey…
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In 2015, some professors at Virginia’s Sweet Briar College faced an unusual problem. Through the college, they had purchased homes on campus. The land underneath them,…
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Students confront their own nightmare of the enduring pandemic, and the effects may last for years. While the coronavirus has taken relatively more lives from older…
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Feb. 1 marks one year since Myanmar’s military overthrew the country’s elected government, imprisoned key political leaders, and unleashed a brutal campaign of terror, detaining and…
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The “metaverse” seems to be the latest buzzword in tech. In general terms, the metaverse can be viewed as a form of cyberspace. Like the internet,…
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Not since the Arab League’s 23rd summit, held in Baghdad in March 2012, has one of its gatherings garnered as much controversy as the 2022 summit…
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Can anyone remember such degradation of a constitutional body like what our Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has done? His defence of the indefensible…
