Analysis Sri Lanka 2024: Bangladesh 2026? Students and well-wishers of ‘New Bangladesh’ might keep an eye on the Emerald isle. As a warning about betrayal, but also as a possible political model. Farid Erkizia Bakht November 16th 2024
Analysis What a Trump Election Victory Would Mean for Bangladesh Unlike the rest of South Asia, who wins the presidential election will impact US foreign relations with Bangladesh. Michael Kugelman November 3rd 2024
Analysis The fate of Bangladesh’s rivers and the bait of Hilsa diplomacy The interim government’s confused Hilsa export policy wasn’t enough to make India act in good faith as it clings to its former vassal over re-establishing a good relationship with its friendly neighbour. Mustain Zahir October 1st 2024
Analysis Awami leaders dream of political comeback Feeling they have nothing to lose, Awami League leaders are adamant the party will make a political comeback. Events on the ground and the sentiments of the people tell a different story. Faisal Mahmud September 26th 2024
Analysis Will we see a new form of economic leadership? Why is it that when the US lends, it is termed a partnership? Why is it that when China lends, it’s called a debt trap? Farid Erkizia Bakht September 20th 2024
Analysis Hasina’s path to surviving student revolution narrows Sheikh Hasina, the embattled prime minister of Bangladesh, has only a few options as her authoritarian regime comes under an existential threat from a political revolution. David Bergman August 4th 2024
Analysis For Bangladesh’s stability, Hasina must step aside A political revolution of sort is taking place in Bangladesh right now, and the international community should ask Hasina to step aside for the sake of political stability David Bergman August 2nd 2024
Analysis Why parents filed no complaints for killing of fifth grader The aftereffect of the tragic death of an 11-year-old at home by an apparent police shooting exposes the political and cultural sensitivities of a nation under authoritarian rule Aaqib Md Shatil July 25th 2024
Analysis Hasina puts on brave face as anxiety grows With her control under question, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attempts to reassert control Netra News July 23rd 2024
Analysis Why Bangladesh’s quota system differs from affirmative action Student protests in Bangladesh aren’t about ending affirmative action; they're a fight against corruption and cronyism. Ikhtisad Ahmed July 20th 2024
Analysis Rare backlash as influencers confront Sheikh Hasina’s rule As Hasina’s administration increasingly relies on heavy-handed tactics to suppress dissent, the open and rare defiance is emerging in corners of the Internet Aaqib Md Shatil July 17th 2024
Analysis A judicial misjudgement? The written court judgement setting out reasons why it was right to convict two Bangladesh human rights activists reveals the absence of evidence to support its conclusions. Netra News November 6th 2023
Analysis The alleged fraud and money laundering case against Muhammad Yunus An examination of a criminal case filed recently by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission against Muhammad Yunus. Netra News October 30th 2023
Analysis When Bangladesh’s “fake” civil society discredits the opposition and real human rights violations Dr Mizanur Rahman’s speech in London claimed the country’s main opposition party was “extremist”; should be “isolated from the mainstream”; and, that enforced disappearances are “uncorroborated”. Netra News October 3rd 2023
Analysis Why fair elections are beyond the Awami League’s control Western capitals should not take Hasina’s promises of fair elections at face value because she will not and, more importantly, cannot deliver on them. Netra News July 21st 2023
Analysis Why are energy prices rising in Bangladesh? It is not just the war in Ukraine. High capacity charges and overly ambitious energy targets are also key reasons for the high price of energy in the country. Aaqib Md Shatil March 20th 2023
Analysis Bangladesh economy remains unstable with inappropriate policy settings Tracking data shows that with interest rates remaining below the rate of inflation, private demand is fuelled, adding to inflation and increased imports. Jyoti Rahman March 3rd 2023
Analysis Proposed Bangladesh law lacks emergency powers used by Indian government to block BBC Modi film As India orders YouTube and Twitter to remove all links to the BBC Modi film, Netra News looks at the powers the Bangladesh government has to remove from social media a film made by international broadcasters Netra News February 6th 2023
Analysis Proposed law grants Bangladesh government new powers to require people to remove social media content If enacted, the new law could drastically increase censorship in the country. Netra News November 25th 2022
Analysis Economy buffeted by inflationary pressure and exchange rate uncertainty Tracking data show remittances remain weak and Bangladesh Bank’s foreign reserves dwindle Jyoti Rahman November 18th 2022
Analysis Attempt to close YouTube channel of Bangladeshi dissident in France part of ongoing conspiracy to break US law Action needed to stop widespread breaking of US law, as Bangladesh authorities seek to censor dissidents outside Bangladesh. Netra News November 4th 2022
Analysis Study: Collusive energy contracts cost Bangladesh as much as $1 billion a year Research shows how the government paid politically connected businesses huge amounts of money even when they did not produce electricity. Aaqib Md Shatil October 29th 2022
Analysis UK Labour party leader silent on whether he raised human rights with Bangladesh prime minister at meeting The head of UK’s main opposition party seems to have breached party’s own commitment to “advocate for human rights at every bilateral diplomatic meeting”. Netra News October 2nd 2022
Analysis Fact-checking BBC's interview with Hasina An interview about Queen Elizabeth II turned into a difficult interview for Sheikh Hasina, prime minister of Bangladesh, tackling questions about democracy and disappearances. Netra News September 19th 2022
Analysis The Shakedown of Yunus Bangladeshi anti-corruption agency’s new allegations of money laundering and coercion indicate how the government still views the Nobel Peace Prize winner as a threat. Netra News September 14th 2022
Analysis Growth at risk from inflationary pressures Economic policy settings shift gear from supporting growth to combating inflation and stabilising the exchange rate. Jyoti Rahman August 10th 2022
Analysis Another Bachelet blunder in the offing? Some Bangladeshi rights advocates claim that Bachelet’s visit will only act to help the government to cover up its dire human rights record. Netra News June 21st 2022
Analysis Fixing the election umpire The selection of Bangladesh’s new election commissioners is a further sign that the country is moving towards a rigged election. Netra News February 28th 2022
Analysis Bangladesh economy stages uneven recovery Production and export indicators suggest that some sectors are in the midst of a strong recovery, but other data lags behind. Jyoti Rahman February 4th 2022
Analysis Whereabouts unknown: Bangladesh’s 86 disappeared men Half of disappearances involve opposition-linked men, with sanctioned Rapid Action Battalion identified as responsible for over third of pick-ups. Netra News February 3rd 2022
Analysis The truth about BNP and Jamaat lobbying Neither the Awami League government nor the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is telling the truth about lobbying in the United States. Netra News January 28th 2022
Analysis US sanctions: Five things to watch It is too early to say what the implications of the US sanctions are, but here are five possible impacts. Netra News January 1st 2022
Analysis Sanctions against RAB commanders? As President Biden holds the Summit for Democracy, the time may be right for the United States to sanction those responsible for hundreds of extrajudicial killings in Bangladesh. Netra News December 8th 2021
Analysis Patchy economic recovery continues Indicators shows Bangladesh industrial production, exports, imports and tax revenues on the rise – but impact of delta variant yet to be seen. Jyoti Rahman October 4th 2021
Analysis An assassination in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah’s killing should force an awakening. Netra News September 30th 2021
Analysis Indicators suggest beginnings of economic recovery Our economic chart series continues, with imports, tax revenues, and other indicators suggesting positive signs for Bangladesh’s economy. Jyoti Rahman June 25th 2021
Analysis Who will be Bangladesh’s next army chief? Recent retirements and promotions provide new indications of who the prime minister will choose as the next Chief of Army Staff. Netra News June 4th 2021
Analysis These charts explain Bangladesh's actual economy 18 charts to help better understand the country’s growing economy in real time. Jyoti Rahman April 8th 2021
Analysis If not the prime minister’s, then whose men are they? As the country’s defence minister, the prime minister is rightly centre stage in Al Jazeera’s documentary. Netra News February 25th 2021
Analysis Asia’s “best” GDP figures do not add up Why you should not believe the Bangladesh government figures. Joseph Allchin February 19th 2021
Analysis Ten things you need to know about the secret remission received by Haris and Anis Why the allegations raised in the Al Jazeera film still stand. Netra News February 17th 2021
Analysis The death of an Allama What will be the impact of the ouster and subsequent death of the leader of Hefajat-e-Islam? Kamal Ahmed September 23rd 2020
Analysis Bangladesh's national police chief who denies extrajudicial killings Rather than holding Benazir Ahmed accountable for killings under his command, he was appointed as head of the country’s police service. Netra News August 21st 2020
Analysis Non-performance anxiety How dangerous are non-performing bank loans for Bangladesh’s economy? Jyoti Rahman March 12th 2020
Analysis Military dawah Al Qaeda calls on “lone wolves” inside Bangladesh security forces to target US, Indian ambassadors. Asheque Haque March 5th 2020