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 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Peace is good for all, but why do some still prefer conflict?

The incumbent superpower is now ominously sliding towards a military confrontation with the rising one.

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: An ominous sign of how the superpower rivalry might unfold

It could lead to an unimaginable catastrophe that the world can’t afford

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

We need to talk about the World Bank

Has this above-the-law institution lost relevance in today’s world?

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

To Washington’s glee, Ukraine war hits Turkiye’s military ambitions

The last decade has witnessed a spectacular boom in Turkiye’s defence industry.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Why Bangladesh should adopt Agriculture 4.0

Technologies are getting more affordable with time, allowing farmers in Bangladesh to adopt Agriculture 4.0, which offers much greater efficiency and production potential.

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

Europe’s colonial history and double standard

Commemorating Europe Day, European mission heads in Bangladesh jointly penned an opinion piece published by The Daily Star on May 9.

May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022

How Moscow helped Washington win a strategic battle against China

But it exposes Washington’s desperation, typical of a declining power

April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022

Time for another non-aligned movement?

I was watching the BBC during the US’ 2003 Iraq invasion when one statement especially caught my attention.

April 9, 2022
April 9, 2022

To leapfrog, Bangladesh must adopt AI

The year 2019 was a turning point in Bangladesh’s history when it achieved self-sufficiency in rice production, more so considering that rice provides over 70

March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022

Is Ukraine collateral damage for the US?

In 1985, at the height of the Cold War, Hollywood produced a movie called “Rocky IV”, a typical good-American-bad-Russian story.