Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- Calm After the Storm, Tests Remain

Political stability restored: Election ends interim turmoil, though governance and civil service friction persist

Energy shortages bite: Geopolitical shocks and terminal failures disrupt power and industry, testing early official promises

Economic recovery: Reserves rise and inflation eases, but high living costs continue to squeeze households

Campus tensions persist: Chhatra Dal-Shibir clashes test the government's pledge of campus stability

Six months into its term, the BNP government is at a point where early gains and unfinished promises are beginning to come into sharper view.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held his first cabinet meeting with ministers and state minister...