Ayon Debnath
Ayon Debnath is a development practitioner currently working with Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind (Sightsavers), a UK-based international development organisation.
Three years of Marrakesh Treaty / Why hasn't life changed for Bangladesh's visually impaired?
26 September 2025, 06:00 AM
We are yet to realise the practical benefits of the Marrakesh Treaty.
26 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights
2 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.
2 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Why Bangladesh must catch up with global disability commitments
15 June 2025, 06:00 AM
The Amman-Berlin Declaration should serve as a roadmap for Bangladesh to realign with global disability rights standards.
15 June 2025, 06:00 AM
International Day of Persons with Disabilities / Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
3 December 2024, 11:00 AM
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024, 11:00 AM
World Sight Day / Let us prevent preventable vision loss
10 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
10 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Marrakesh Treaty: Progress still elusive for the visually impaired
26 December 2023, 04:00 AM
The treaty can play a pivotal role in fostering a knowledge-based economy by empowering visually impaired individuals with access to a wealth of information.
26 December 2023, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh signs Marrakesh Treaty: The end of ‘book famine’?
5 October 2022, 17:00 PM
September 26, 2022 marks a historic day for Bangladesh, especially for the people who have any form of visual or print disability.
5 October 2022, 17:00 PM