Analysis

Analysis

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Reformist ambitions on fragile foundations

At its best, the budget recognises that Bangladesh’s development challenge is no longer simply one of mobilising resources or building infrastructure

Dr Zahid Hussain. Sketch: TBS

Can the Padma Barrage work without a water deal?

Zahid Hussain, former lead economist, World Bank Dhaka office. Sketch: TBS

Tariffs spread the pain, refunds kept the gain

Profits without lending

Profits without lending

Zahid Hussain, former lead economist, World Bank Dhaka office. Sketch: TBS

Renegotiation is necessary but timing matters

Dr Zahid Hussain is the former lead economist at the World Bank Dhaka Office. Photo: TBS

A landslide and a knife edge

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman waving to camera after casting his vote on 12 February 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

A quick interpretation of BNP's landslide victory

Can February election breathe fresh air into a gasping economy?

Can February election breathe fresh air into a gasping economy?

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The revolution will not be televised. It will be meme-ified

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Referendum: The four fruits of reform - take them or leave them

Sadiq Ahmed, Sketch: TBS

The imperative for central bank independence

At Ducsu, student leaders found that ballot papers were unlawfully printed in unauthorised presses in Nilkhet, raising fears of rigging. Photo: TBS

Student union polls: Can denials alone erase allegations of mismanagement?

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Will loan rescheduling work this time?