Bangladesh is digital. Its governance isn't

Bangladesh's digital economy has grown substantially over the past decade. Wider internet access, smartphone adoption, a young population, and government investment have pulled financial services, healthcare, education, and trade onto digital platforms. Mobile internet has made large-scale public service delivery, utility payments, tax submissions, and online applications at a speed...

Strategic sovereignty in an age of turmoil

Bangladesh's post uprising administration is entering the most consequential phase of its tenure, as global volatility, regional militarisation, and the weaponisation of finance converge to test its ability to secure real strategic autonomy.It has been quite a while since the BNP government took office in February 2026, and its brief...