Why seaport reforms must begin at the customs house
The ongoing debate over seaport reforms in Bangladesh is largely centred on the long-term leasing of terminals to foreign operators to modernise port infrastructure.
30 December 2025, 02:00 AM
30 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Act against discrimination: New strategies to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh
Despite efforts and three decades of education-focused interventions, Bangladesh continues to be ranked eighth in the world today in terms of the incidence of child marriage.
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Is the budget just another attempt at ‘youthwashing’?
The recently proposed budget has been disappointing for job seekers, especially the youth.
20 June 2024, 07:05 AM
20 June 2024, 07:05 AM
Beyond the pages / Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education
Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?
12 March 2024, 00:00 AM
12 March 2024, 00:00 AM
Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power
Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.
6 January 2024, 03:00 AM
6 January 2024, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh at 50: Reaping the benefits of bottom-up entrepreneurship
As Bangladesh turns 50 this year, the country has much to celebrate. Its human-development progress has been exceptional compared to that of its South Asian neighbours.
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM
How can countries reduce poverty faster?
Can the world end poverty by 2030, the target set by the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development?
28 November 2018, 18:00 PM
28 November 2018, 18:00 PM
A blueprint for ending child marriage
When a young girl is pushed into marriage, the damage can last long after her wedding day. Research shows that girls who marry...
10 March 2017, 18:00 PM
10 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Don't blame private education for radicalisation
Many experts and development organisations advocate greater provision of fee-charging for-profit schools in developing countries.
6 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Sustaining women's literacy and SDGs
The past week, on September 8, the world celebrated the International Literacy Day. This year's theme “Literacy and sustainable societies”was particularly significant considering the recently declared Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. SDG 4 is to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Child Marriage Law and freedom of choice
The government of Bangladesh is presently contemplating a move that would permit girls to marry at 16 with parental consent and/or approval from courts.
28 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Gender equity in schools in Muslim countries: It can be done
MUSLIM countries worldwide have problems with gender equality. They dominate the bottom ten countries in the Global Gender Gap Report and none of the ten most successful countries offering equal opportunities for men and women is Muslim.
24 October 2014, 18:01 PM
Will India's social development stagnate under Modi?
INDIA under Modi faces a difficult development agenda. Despite significant economic growth from 1990 to 2010, progress on key Millennium Development Goals (MDG), particularly those in the areas of education and health, has been lacking.
1 July 2014, 18:00 PM
Hartal politics and examination results
Around the world, children's education suffers in conflict-prone areas, particularly in countries in Africa, the Middle-East and Central Asia.
6 August 2013, 18:00 PM