Governance

Why leaders fail

Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.

AI in Bangladesh’s public policy

AI has the potential to revolutionise governance and address societal issues by analysing large amounts of data and finding connections and patterns that a human eye misses.

Opinion / What history tells us about election-time government

It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.

IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?

The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.

What will Bangladesh get out of Donald Lu's visit?

Lu’s trip looked at how the two nations interact generally. If we focus on the visit's particulars, there were discussions that took place on governance, economic governance, strategy, and other economic concerns.

TRIBUTE / Akbar Ali Khan: the “Learned” and self-critical scholar

He intended to break down the jargon of economics, history, politics, and the theories behind it and make them palatable to the everyday readers. He inspired people to take part in shaping the tools and mechanisms that drive the governance of the state.

Akbar Ali Khan: A versatile scholar bureaucrat

Akbar Ali Khan is no more. His passing leaves a deep chasm in the intellectual firmament of Bangladesh.

Akbar Ali Khan: Life of service, voice of conscience

His death is a loss for the nation.

A 'new normal'?

In its 48th year, Bangladesh faces a new existential question to ponder. What now passes as “normal”?

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Why leaders fail

Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

AI in Bangladesh’s public policy

AI has the potential to revolutionise governance and address societal issues by analysing large amounts of data and finding connections and patterns that a human eye misses.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

What history tells us about election-time government

It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.

February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023

IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?

The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

What will Bangladesh get out of Donald Lu's visit?

Lu’s trip looked at how the two nations interact generally. If we focus on the visit's particulars, there were discussions that took place on governance, economic governance, strategy, and other economic concerns.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Akbar Ali Khan: the “Learned” and self-critical scholar

He intended to break down the jargon of economics, history, politics, and the theories behind it and make them palatable to the everyday readers. He inspired people to take part in shaping the tools and mechanisms that drive the governance of the state.

September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022

Akbar Ali Khan: A versatile scholar bureaucrat

Akbar Ali Khan is no more. His passing leaves a deep chasm in the intellectual firmament of Bangladesh.

September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

Akbar Ali Khan: Life of service, voice of conscience

His death is a loss for the nation.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

A 'new normal'?

In its 48th year, Bangladesh faces a new existential question to ponder. What now passes as “normal”?