Go boldly into the future, but don’t forget the past
50 eventful years have passed since a new country called Bangladesh forced its way onto the world map. The transformation from impoverished, war-torn state...
On behalf of rights and political cohesion in a ’newly’ liberated Bangladesh
In this era of covid-19, it is proving difficult to make sensible predictions of the future trajectory of events and trends in Bangladesh, as...
The women, peace and security agenda in contemporary Bangladesh
Many countries are witnessing political turmoil, which has led to situations of conflict that are endangering peace and security both domestically and across regions....
The transition in electricity generation in Bangladesh
Today’s global energy use is 10 times greater than that in the early 1900s, when wood, coal and animal power dominated. The world has...
Bangladesh and 50 years of international law
In 1971, when Bangladesh won its war of liberation, the fledgling state’s key foreign policy aim was to obtain legal recognition under international law....
The story of women in politics in Bangladesh
Women in politics have a long history on the Indian subcontinent. On the territory of what is today Bangladesh, women organising to claim their...
How can Bangladesh lead in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) sits apart from previous industrial revolutions. Whereas steam power, electricity and information technology created the first three industrial revolutions,...
Secularism and its journey in Bangladesh
The road to secularism in Bangladesh was never expected to be a smooth one. The Indian subcontinent was divided in 1947 based on religion,...
The question of sexual violence laws in Bangladesh
Since independence, mandated by its international and constitutional obligation, Bangladesh has enacted various legislations to safeguard women and children from violence. As a signatory...
Local innovations to restore the primacy of Bangladeshi waterways
Many noteworthy civilisations through the pages of history have used waterways as the lifeline to prosperity. Both the broader Bengal region and subsequently Bangladesh...