The politics of development – a conversation with Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina was elected as Bangladesh’s prime minister for the fifth time in 2024. She is the longest serving female head of state in...
Hasina Administration – A policy basket over four decades
Homeless rehabilitation initiative
Bangladesh’s prime homelessness eradication project in rural areas is called Ashrayan, which simply means accommodation in Bengali. It a top 10...
Beyond stop-gap – Policy briefcase
Mass communication regulation
Information Ministry
Bangladesh’s Information Ministry is the apex policy-making body on issues such as broadcasting, the press and films. It formulates a...
Youth lens – A policy briefcase
Youth development
Youth Policy
Bangladesh formulated its revamped Youth Policy in 2018. The policy was first formulated in 1983. It focuses on leadership abilities and fosters...
Base-up growth – Policy briefcase
On trade and industry
Export Policy
Bangladesh formulates its Export Policy on a regular rolling basis with a mid-term range. The latest version was formulated in...
Impending transformations – Policy deck
Labour and industry
Labour Law and policies
Bangladesh’s labour laws and policies are framed through constitutional provisions. Bangladesh’s constitution guarantees workers’ welfare and the dignity...
Revisiting pending issues – A policy briefcase
On counter-terrorism
Anti-Terrorism Act
Bangladesh enacted its specialised counter-terrorism legislation, the Anti-Terrorism Act, in 2009. The law was amended in 2013. The law provides for punishments...
Building resilience – A policy briefcase
Official development assistance
Economic Relations Division
Bangladesh’s dealings with development partners are done by its nodal agency the Economic Relations Division (ERD). ERD is housed in...
Seismic changes – A policy deck
Debt financing
Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy
Bangladesh prepares its debt servicing policy through its Medium-Term Macroeconomic Policy Statement (MTMPS). It analyses medium-term borrowing strategies...
Investing for people – A policy briefcase
Investment
Foreign Private Investment Promotion and Protection Act
Bangladesh enacted its prime foreign direct investment law, the Foreign Private Investment Promotion and Protection Act, in 1980....