reform
Yet another blow to the reform process
The July uprising led to public expectation for lasting reforms, including constitutional changes, to strengthen Bangladesh’s democratic institutions. Many hoped that those united in the uprising would also unite to realise those aspirations.
17 July 2026
'A few people sat together and made decisions. Where was democracy in that?'
Sara Hossain says Consensus Commission was formed through a selective process, not a democratic one; highlights the absence of women
21 April 2026
EU calls for continuation of reforms under new government
Miller meets foreign minister, state minister and discusses all aspects of EU-Bangladesh relationship
23 February 2026
Fulfilling Uprising's Aspirations: Correction Before Election?
In recent times, the BNP has demanded an early December 2025 election
19 June 2025
The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh
There is an urgent need for an announcement on a deadline for the election.
1 June 2025
Beyond development paradox & unnayan without democracy
As Bangladesh seeks to recalibrate its path in the aftermath of recent upheavals, the time is ripe to revisit an oft-invoked but under-examined agenda: institutional reform. Institutions are crucial to understand, as they are foundational for governance, transformation, and economic development.
16 May 2025
Reforms vs elections? A false choice for an aspiring democracy
One cannot claim to be anti-Hasina while displaying the same defining characteristics as our former prime minister.
21 April 2025
The honeymoon period of the interim government is over
What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025
In defence of secularism in Bangladesh
Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025
Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.
29 January 2025
Why our policies must be backed by evidence
Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025
Education deserves a reform commission
Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025
The hope is not there
It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025
Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward
Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024
Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice
Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024
Why leaders fail
Leadership failures are most apparent when decisions exacerbate inequality, suppress free expression, and sustain inefficiencies.
16 November 2024
A blueprint for reforms: Tackling corruption, inequality, and autocracy
The government needs to set in place irreversible principles and practices that constrain arbitrary power in the future leading to the misuse of popular consent.
21 September 2024
Turning the tide: Critical reforms to correct 15 years of misrule
As Bangladesh enters a new era following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, which ruled over the nation for 15 years and is responsible for countless financial wrongdoings, the need of the hour is to reform the overall system of governance.
13 September 2024
Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh
Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.
6 September 2024