Zillur Rahman

Zillur Rahman is the executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and a television talk show host. His Twitter handle is @zillur

We must distinguish between corrosive and constructive capital

Money moves more quickly than ever in the modern world. However, not all money is what it seems or claims to be. While some subtly advance hidden interests and undermine accountability, others create opportunity, institutions, and trust.

4w ago

Journalists cannot be safe if power remains unaccountable

Several journalists have been killed in the last two years alone.

1m ago

Journalism in Bangladesh is still fighting for its voice

A year after the uprising, Bangladeshi media is still under political, institutional and psychological pressure.

4m ago

After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting

Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.

4m ago

Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma

When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.

5m ago

Trump, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order

The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.

8m ago

Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?

With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.

10m ago

Beyond the war of ideals: Bangladesh must be governed with pragmatism

What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.

1y ago
November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025

We must distinguish between corrosive and constructive capital

Money moves more quickly than ever in the modern world. However, not all money is what it seems or claims to be. While some subtly advance hidden interests and undermine accountability, others create opportunity, institutions, and trust.

November 2, 2025
November 2, 2025

Journalists cannot be safe if power remains unaccountable

Several journalists have been killed in the last two years alone.

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

Journalism in Bangladesh is still fighting for its voice

A year after the uprising, Bangladeshi media is still under political, institutional and psychological pressure.

August 2, 2025
August 2, 2025

After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting

Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma

When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Trump, trade wars, tariffs, and a new world order

The US president's overarching policies regarding trade and foreign affairs has not altered since his first term.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?

With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

Beyond the war of ideals: Bangladesh must be governed with pragmatism

What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

India, US both need a stable Bangladesh

However, regardless of the nature of international involvement, the ultimate responsibility for a stable Bangladesh lies with its own people.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Misinformation campaigns and the future of Bangladesh-India relations

Many verified accounts on X are reporting rumours as actual news and sometimes just outright propagating fake news.