Emerging from the village to mark a new country on the map
Very few people in history can be credited with accomplishing what Mujib has accomplished. Yet many students of world history know very little of...
Just like today’s progressive politics, BaKSAL was social-democratic in nature
On 25 January 1975, a significant amendment to Bangladesh’s Constitution was brought about on the watch of the government led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman....
Mujib Administration’s Policy Action Timeline
1972
Governance
In January, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as president, introduced a Westminster-style parliamentary system, as an interim measure, through a Presidential Order. The system was...
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...
A new compact for the creative community?
The covid-19 pandemic had a sudden and substantial impact on the arts and cultural sector. The global health crisis and the uncertainty resulting from...
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...
Bangladesh covid-19 policy action timeline 2020
1. Early responses and containment
In February, the Bangladeshi government started screening at air and land ports, and set up quarantine facilities in the...
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...
Bangladesh@50: Timeline of selected policy streams
On macro-economy
Bangladesh conducts its macroeconomic growth and development policy through a method of mid- and long-term planning over designated periods. These plans act as...
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...