Republished
Can Bangladesh’s New Leader Bring Change After Election Landslide?
Just over two years ago, when Sheikh Hasina won an election widely condemned as rigged in her favour, it was hard to imagine her 15-year grip…
Republished
Election Stakes, Coalition Battles, and The Awami League Question
Bangladesh is heading into one of the most consequential elections in its history, not only because it follows the dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government but…
Periodical
Global Up-to-Date, January 31, 2026
Republished
Gen Z Revolution in Retrospect
REVOLUTION- seldom has a word in the English lexicon stirred such conflicting emotions and ignited initial adulation and subsequent detraction in equal measure. The term has…
Dialogue
Roundtable on Media Reform in Bangladesh: Between Freedom, Responsibility and Power
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) held the roundtable dialogue on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the CIRDAP Auditorium, Dhaka. The event focused on reforms related…
Analysis
The Last Battle Toward Democratic Transition of Iran
Iran has entered 2026 with an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy. What started as a localized merchant strike in the Tehran Grand Bazaar in late December 2025…
Event
Global Directions Conclave 2026
In the current global landscape, the world is undergoing a transformative phase characterized by shifts in power dynamics, challenges such as pandemics, and a pervasive sense…
Analysis
Why the ‘Route-Based Approach’ is the Future of Global Migration Governance
The traditional framework for managing global migration is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For decades, international aid and government policies operated under a country-specific model. If a…
Media coverage item
Tajul warns against using the term ‘mob’
International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam on Sunday cautioned against the indiscriminate use of the term “mob,” saying that such usage often reflects an…
Media coverage item
Rule Of Law Biggest Challenge In Bangladesh: Law Advisor
Bangladesh’s Law Advisor Asif Nazrul on Sunday admitted that establishing the rule of law remains the biggest challenge in the country. However, he noted that significant…
Media coverage item
Rule of law biggest challenge in Bangladesh: Law Advisor
Bangladesh's Law Advisor Asif Nazrul on Sunday admitted that establishing the rule of law remains the biggest challenge in the country. However, he noted that significant…