By Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, Every year on 5 October, World Teachers’ Day reminds us of the vital role teachers play in shaping individuals and building nations. Yet in Bangladesh, an important question remains: Do we truly value teachers, or
By Prof Dr Momtazur Rahman Bangladesh’s government and the opposition remain firmly at odds over how to implement constitutional changes promised after the July Movement, fueling concerns of a prolonged political stalemate. The dispute centers on whether the country’s Constitution
By Prof Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, The relationship between Bangladesh and China has entered a new phase in recent years. What once began primarily as an economic partnership has gradually evolved into a broader strategic relationship involving infrastructure, trade, diplomacy,
By Prof Dr Momtazur Rahman, Bangladesh’s decision to seek China’s support for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project represents a realistic and forward-looking step toward addressing one of the country’s most pressing environmental and development challenges. For decades,
By Dr. Momtazur Rahman, The recent political developments in Bangladesh have once again raised important questions about the complex interaction between domestic politics and global geopolitical interests. Many political observers argue that the outcome of the latest electoral process cannot
By Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, The opening session of the Jatiya Sangsad on 12 March marks more than the routine beginning of parliamentary proceedings. It represents the first full political expression of a new era in Bangladesh—an era shaped by
By Prof Dr Momtazur Rahman, The escalating tensions in the Middle East and the uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have placed China in a complex strategic position. Although Beijing maintains significant economic and political ties with Iran, it has
By Prof. Dr. Md. Momtazur Rahman In Bangladesh, election manifestos have traditionally been prepared within a narrow circle of party leaders, policymakers, and experts. As a result, the real opinions, expectations, and priorities of ordinary citizens often remain absent from
By DST’s Editorial Team, As Bangladesh heads toward the 13th National Parliamentary Election, one unprecedented reality shapes every political calculation: an election without the Awami League. For the first time since independence, the country is preparing to vote without a
By Dr Md Momtazur Rahman, Bangladesh’s political arena is undergoing a significant realignment, and few developments illustrate this more clearly than the re-emergence of Jamaat-e-Islami. After more than a decade of exclusion from electoral politics, the country’s largest Islamist party
