Barely had Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his latest overseas tour when intense domestic debate erupted regarding its achievements. While discussions surrounding diplomatic advancement, foreign investment, bilateral trade, and potential employment opportunities are customary following high-level visits, an uncomfortable pattern has emerged in recent times. Major announcements and promotional campaigns launched domestically in the wake […]

There are political debates regarding women’s empowerment in Bangladesh, and there always will be. Public opinion regarding Sheikh Hasina’s regime is far from uniform. Her government’s policies, decisions, and political actions may face severe criticism. However, one fact remains undeniable: Bangladesh had long been ahead of many South Asian counterparts in terms of female education, […]