Opinion

Truth, media and war on Iran

US DEFENCE secretary Pete Hegseth appears to have little patience for questions that do not conform to his preferred style of declaring unsubstantiated victories, whether against South Americans or in

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Is the United States Losing despite Its Military Prowess, Success?

The Middle Eastern war is now entering its third week. Despite the losses suffered by all parties involved, war usually shows its dynamics within three weeks. Incidentally, the United States

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Plan needed to revive the economy

Bangladesh now needs a clear economic roadmap and renewed focus on economic and energy diplomacy as the economy faces mounting pressure, slowing industrial activity and rising investor uncertainty. Nearly two

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That 18 months of unrelenting pressure

During the 18 months of the interim government, we were under severe pressure due to government actions. We became victims of mobs led by some unruly individuals claiming to be

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River’s quiet warning

A VISIT to the River Jamuna near Sirajganj offers a striking and unsettling picture of the fragile river landscape. Beneath the bridge, the river appeared unusually shallow, its vast bed

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Strategic Decoupling and the $150 Crude Frontier

Executive Overview The disruption of maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz a narrow waterway responsible for roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum trade and a significant share of global

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High telecom taxation and digital inclusion challenges

Mobile telecommunications have become the backbone of digital transformation, powering financial services, e-commerce, digital government, education platforms, telemedicine, and a wide array of online services. For millions of citizens —

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US-Israel-Iran: Three Narratives of Victory

The international alignment is no longer what it once was regarding President Trump’s position on negotiations or war with Iran. It has largely shifted, if not entirely, toward rejecting the

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