Hiring in Bangladesh is now digital-first
Nothing sums up the impact of covid-19 on businesses quite like digitalisation. Not only has the pandemic pushed companies towards digital technologies and online...
Why labour theories fail in Bangladesh
Youth participation in a labour force and in the country’s development outcomes is intertwined. It affects growth, human capital and social norms. Labour force...
Vienna conventions in Bangladesh
To be able to analyse the international diplomatic relations of today, one needs to revisit the Cold War era of the 1960s. The Vienna...
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...
Poverty-reducing lessons from success stories
Bangladesh is among the most successful poverty-reducers. But why? And who are the other success stories? It is important to draw lessons from the...
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...
Inside Bangladesh’s clothing industry
The clothing, or ready-made garment, industry in Bangladesh is a breadwinner for the country. It has undergone a remarkable evolution from traditional production to...
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...
Mobile money in the time of covid-19
No other phenomenon in our lifetime has changed the world as momentously as covid-19. Beyond affecting the health of populations, it has impacted the...
Untangling Dhaka will smoothen Bangladesh’s urban governance
Bangladesh and its capital Dhaka both house a major population in an extremely confined space. Bangladesh is not only the eighth most populous nation...