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.

China’s bold move to bypass Western tech dominance

Washington’s continued restrictions on exporting chip technology to Beijing may soon prove futile.

4d ago

Dhaka's traffic through a visitor's eyes

Slowness aside, what baffled her most was the complete unpredictability of Dhaka's vehicular movement.

1w ago

What can the world do as US aid cut pushes millions to the brink?

A skinny, malnourished and tattered mother staggers towards a nearly empty medical clinic in a remote village in South Sudan.

3w ago

Strategic choices in the new space race

Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.

1m ago

Why we need to learn from the Shenzhen innovation model

Shenzhen rose from a fishing village to a tech hub through market-driven innovation.

1m ago

Analysing Trump's territorial ambitions in Gaza, Ukraine, and Greenland

By proposing territorial takeovers or enhanced US involvement, Trump positioned himself as a decisive US leader with a global vision, however flawed.

1m ago

How the tech war could turn brutal

DeepSeek's reliance on NVIDIA chips while highlighting a current dependency also underscores China's determination to overcome it.

2m ago

Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too

China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.

2m ago
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.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Chronicles of the Ukraine war: When might it end?

The Ukraine war is shaped by Russia’s historical desire to become a Eurasian power.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

US' myopic tactics vs China's long-term strategy

Riyadh is no longer locked in a monogamous marriage to Washington.

December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022

How can the land of Hafez, Sa’di, and Rumi be so cruel?

The absolutist, merciless state contradicts Iran’s deep roots in Sufism.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

China and the US must escape both Thucydides and Kindleberger traps

Beijing believes it i​​s their destiny to lead the world by 2049, the Communist Revolution’s 100th anniversary, as set out in Xi Jinping’s long-term vision.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Superpower rivalry in the knowledge economy: Is the balance of power shifting?

Of the world’s 114 smartest factories that deploy cutting edge Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, China owns a whopping 42.

October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022

Is space the final frontier of superpower rivalry?

Will it be possible for Washington to stall Beijing’s progress in space technology?