Fractured minds and unchecked online content fuelling radicalisation
In 2010, critically acclaimed US social critic Noam Chomsky said in an interview, ‘Everyone’s worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there’s really an easy way:...
Reskilling for the 21st century
The world of work is changing. To be successful in the 21st century, economies will need to create workforces that can learn new skills....
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...
Community radio is countering voice-poverty in Bangladesh
Community radio is an alternative radio broadcasting method to commercial and public broadcasting. Community stations serve the interests of communities at grassroots level. They...
How to make agriculture attractive for Bangladeshi youth
Bangladesh is well-positioned to drive sustainable agriculture-led economic growth. Agriculture can strengthen the resilience of its food system and boost nutrition. Nearly half of...
Insights into the rural non-farm sector of Bangladesh
Traditionally, the rural non-farm (RNF) sector in Bangladesh consisted of an assortment of rural households dependent on a variety of livelihoods: artisans, barbers, petty...
Job creation and inclusive growth as the agenda for covid-19 recovery
The effects of the covid-19 pandemic go beyond health implications to include vital socioeconomic factors. Measures to reduce the spread of the pandemic, such...