Sayeed Ahmed

Dr Sayeed Ahmed is a development professional involved in the infrastructure consulting business for over 20 years and has worked on projects under several government agencies in developing countries, Asian Development Bank, and other institutions. He is currently the CEO of Bayside Analytix, a technology-focused strategy and management consulting organisation.

US election outcome’s likely impact on the Russia-Ukraine war

The endgame of the Ukraine war remains uncertain with US policy likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US election.

2w ago

How the US election impacts the US-China tech war

The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.

3w ago

Whose interest is Hamas serving?

During his 14-year rule over the past 15 years, Netanyahu did everything possible to keep Hamas in power in Gaza.

9m ago

Death, destruction, and misery mean nothing to the merchants of war

How many more deaths will satisfy the war merchants’ thirst for profit?

10m ago

Bangladesh’s tragic project implementation record

There are numerous projects which are suffering chronic delays and cost escalations, jeopardising Bangladesh's odyssey to becoming a developed nation.

1y ago

Who is winning the Beijing-Washington tech war?

One crucial aim of the Washington-led tech war is preventing Beijing from making advanced chips by blocking technology from the West

1y ago

What does Bangladesh’s space research organisation really do?

Bangladesh’s Space Research and Remote Sensing Organisation (SPARRSO) came under scathing criticism from netizens.

1y ago
August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Corporate corruption, greenwashing, and responsibility evasion

A look at the long-term harm of the McKinsey Syndrome on society.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

What could be behind Yellen's dovish gesture in Beijing?

Her ‘From Washington with Love’ message to China is intriguing.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

The mystery of Nord Stream undersea pipeline blast

Who did it, and why is it relevant in the ongoing LNG war?

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence is still far from being ‘intelligent’

Why does Big Tech want an immediate 6-month pause on any further development?

June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

Ushering AI in Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands at the threshold of a paradigm shift in technological development as it is poised to change gear into a faster mode of economic development, and realising its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2041.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

The bloody legacy of Henry Kissinger

Kissinger remains an influential thinker in geopolitics who has deeply shaped US foreign policy but his legacy is indeed bloody.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Strong message from Beijing to Washington, Moscow

Was the timing of the recent China and the five Central Asian countries’ summit (C5) a mere coincidence? It took place almost simultaneously with the G7 event in Hiroshima, making similar headlines all over.

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023

F16s to Ukraine, Hiroshima, and the mockery of G7 leaders

It’s not at all surprising that G7 has taken a tougher stance on Russia and decided to supply Ukraine with more equipment and money.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

Digital literacy is key to building a Smart Bangladesh

It can prepare us for the nation’s present and future needs

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

It’s AI powered slaughterbots, not ChatGPT, that should worry us

All of humanity is at stake when a computer can autonomously decide to delete you.