Matching skills with the jobs: The only way to sustain growth

Bangladesh’s economy has been on a fast-paced journey in recent years, except of course during the ongoing pandemic. With high growth, the country has achieved several positive economic and social milestones.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Continuing Bangladesh’s transformative journey in the next 50 years

Bangladesh has made a transformative journey during the last five decades since its independence in 1971. Steady economic growth, and achievements in the social arena,
21 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s achievements in 50 years and making it meaningful

March is a month that carries special significance for Bangladesh. In March 1971, the country got involved in the Liberation War, which continued for nine long months.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Achieving an equal future for women in a Covid-19 world

This year’s International women’s day (IWD) is being celebrated at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has devasted many achievements the world had so far made.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Making Bangladesh’s LDC graduation smooth and sustainable

As Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of its independence, the country has achieved another important milestone in its pursuit of development.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM

How the pandemic has affected women’s work in BIMSTEC region

The ongoing pandemic has adversely affected women around the world in a number of ways, including through employment and income loss.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM

An impressive start to Covid vaccination in Bangladesh

Along with several other countries, vaccination against Covid has been rolled out in Bangladesh. Before the arrival of the vaccine, there were anxieties among people for several reasons.
14 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Poison in The Air

As the world continues to struggle to manage the debilitating effects of the pandemic, there are other ongoing threats to health and economy that should not be ignored.
7 February 2021, 18:00 PM

The journey towards fighting corruption

Debates on any global index and ranking where a country does not perform well are common almost everywhere.
31 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Can Biden lead the world in pandemic recovery?

Following the inauguration of his Presidency, Joe Biden has already given several executive orders which are of great significance, not only for the US but for the entire world.
24 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Project implementation during the pandemic discouragingly poor

The first six months of the fiscal year 2020-21 saw very slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Bangladesh.
17 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Counting planetary pressures for sustainable human development

Human civilisation has progressed steadily over the years. Several countries have advanced immensely.
10 January 2021, 18:00 PM

What we look forward to in 2021 for Bangladesh

Against all the odds 2021 ushers in with a lot of expectations. The Covid-19 pandemic which engulfed our economic and social lives in every possible manner in 2020 is expected to be brought under control as hopes are high with the approval of vaccinations developed by a number of companies.
3 January 2021, 18:00 PM

How effective have stimulus packages been?

A year has passed since the world learnt about the attack of the novel coronavirus. Countries around the world are still grappling with the fallout from the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.
27 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Expectations from the Eighth Five Year Plan

The Eighth Five Year Plan (8FYP) of Bangladesh is going to be finalised and approved soon. The duration of the Seventh Five Year Plan (7FYP) ended in June 2020.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge and the pursuit of inclusive growth

On the eve of its 50th birthday, Bangladesh basks with glory and pride. The country has crossed several milestones along the way and is set to achieve many more in the coming years.
13 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Time to check ‘urbanisation of poverty’

Urban people have been affected more than rural people in terms of the health crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic. One reason for higher urban suffering is the high population density in urban areas and inadequate facilities for them.
6 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Women and girls must feel safe everywhere

The significance of this year’s “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence” initiative of the United Nations is greater than ever before in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
29 November 2020, 18:00 PM

What the new trade bloc means for Bangladesh

Mixed opinions followed after the signing of the new trade bloc—the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on November 15, 2020.
22 November 2020, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s expectations from the Biden government

As the world awaits US President-elect Joe Biden’s formal inauguration in January 2021, discussions on the implications of his domestic and international policies are mounting.
15 November 2020, 18:00 PM