Opinion

Tarique Rahman: Reality of power and people

Power is a magical word. It carries distinctive qualities, even an irresistible allure. Once a leader assumes office, everything about them changes—mannerisms, behaviour, even their worldview. The ordinary is perceived

Why a Trusted Investment Tool Losing Public Confidence

For decades, savings certificates have been regarded as one of the safest and most reliable investment instruments for middle-class households and retirees. Backed by the government, offering fixed returns, and

Senegal on edge of collapse

Senegal entered 2026 in the grip of a growing debt crisis that seems insurmountable. After the government of president Bassirou Diomaye Faye took power in April 2024, it became clear

Distressed businesses should be given chance to recover

Distressed businesses must be given an opportunity to recover. This will enable them to resume operations and repay their bank loans. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s economy has gone

Journeys That Don’t Return

The journey begins with trust. A seat by the window, a familiar road, the quiet expectation of arrival. This week, that expectation collapsed twice in ways that demand more than

No respect for liberation war among interim govt advisers

We have reached the 55th year of independence. The level of devaluation of independence during this time—I’m not aware of such a thing happening in any other country in the

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

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