A step towards Bangladesh@50
Welcome to the inaugural issue of WhiteBoard, a quarterly policy magazine with a difference. WhiteBoard is the first publication of its kind in Bangladesh:...
Leave no sector behind
Bangladesh’s development journey has been a collective effort. Facing considerable challenges right from its birth in 1971, the only way the country could achieve...
Proceed with caution, and hope
Protecting lives and livelihoods was the challenge facing the world as soon as it became clear that covid-19 was here to stay. Governments around...
Give the next generation a bigger voice
Bangladesh is a young country, with a median age of 27 years. Over a quarter of its population is aged between 15 and 29....
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...
Revisit, reinvigorate and reimagine for cost-effective policy-making
As the end of a difficult year approaches, Bangladesh needs to reflect on how it can best prepare itself for continued global instability. Long-term...
It’s time to focus on the model, not the miracle
Vision 2021 laid out a clear path to Bangladesh becoming a middle-income country by its 50th anniversary. At the heart of this vision lay...
Strengthen the ideological foundations of Bangladesh’s growth
From a war-torn country to an emerging economy, Bangladesh has faced complex ideological and policy challenges since its independence in 1971. Bangladesh was founded...
It’s time to challenge what we know
The story of Bangladesh is a complex one, with multiple layers and a rich cast of characters. Its developmental journey has been remarkable and...
What the world should know about Bangladesh
As we remember those who led Bangladesh to victory 50 years ago, it is time to firmly fix our gaze on the future. Beyond...