BBDN is a non-profit trust established by the BEF to create a disability-inclusive labour market system in Bangladesh.

Indigenous people generally follow the custom of communal ownership of land. Therefore, their land was not registered during the British colonial period.

A whole-of-society approach should be adopted by both government and non-government bodies, including volunteer organisations and the private sector, to ensure sustainable development in Bangladesh, according to speakers at a virtual discussion.

Session 1: “Setting up effective urban governance mechanisms to manage urban hazards”

WARBE (Welfare Association for the Rights of Bangladeshi Emigrants) Development Foundation, CARE Bangladesh and The Daily Star jointly organised an online discussion titled "Annual Dialogue on Women Migration with the Relevant Government Officials, CSOs & Stakeholders" on August 26, 2021. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended establishment of a platform where companies, NGOs and the government can collaborate to better utilise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds,  and, thus, ensure sustainability of the CSR projects.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended that companies increase collaboration amongst themselves and with the public sector to ensure their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes are bringing about long-term sustainable development. This collaboration will allow companies to develop more sustainable projects that will better address the issues they work with.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives partner with local media agencies to increase awareness amongst the local community.

Today, we are here to commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, 2021. This year’s theme, “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way”, puts the victims of human trafficking at the centre of the campaign and highlights the importance of listening to and learning from the survivors.

Globally, 15 percent people have some form of disabilities according to World Health Organization. However, in Bangladesh, no concrete data is available.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended that companies put more focus on communicating their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes to grassroots organisations.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives should engage local youth organisations by providing them with the opportunity to access CSR funds. This will ensure that the youth gain skills in project development and implementation and can thereby continue to push for social change.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives reaching marginalised communities that need such funding the most. A key factor would be to leverage local NGOs and youth organisations, who are aware of the local scenario, to implement CSR projects.

CMSMEs play a key role in Bangladesh’s economy, particularly in the area of employment generation.

This year, the World Population Day focuses on comprehensive rights and choices on sexual and reproductive health. The theme itself refers to the global consensus that reproductive health rights are integral and indivisible parts of human rights.

Speakers at an online discussion suggested that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives should be designed with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in mind.

Over the last few days, we have had multiple sessions talking about plastic pollution, and the different ways it impacts human life.

As we approach the announcement of the upcoming budget, the most important question that we should keep in mind is how the National Budget can accommodate the Eighth Five Year Plan on the issue of young people. After 2026, the proportion of the young population is going to gradually decrease.

We are always surrounded by concrete because it is the most common building material. Even now, all of us are sitting on and are surrounded by concrete.

Dr. Ferdousi Begum, Lead of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), Plan International Bangladesh