As Bangladesh strives to actively participate in the globalized world shaped by information and communication technology, its pursuit of economic independence has led to a strong focus on the ICT industry. However, amidst this digital transformation, Bangladesh faces a grave challenge – the rise of cybercrimes, including non-consensual image sharing ...

Written By: S M Shafqat Shafiq & Zahrah Rahman On November 8th, 2016, India’s Government announced the abrupt Demonetization of the 500 and 1000 Rupee notes. These notes accounted for 86% of the currency in circulation. Yet, 99% of these notes were eventually returned to banks. The hysteria created by ...

গত ৫৮ বছরের মধ্যে সবচেয়ে ভয়াবহ তাপদাহ দেখেছে মহানগর ঢাকা! -কিন্তু কেন? প্রশ্নটা করলেই আপনার চোখের সামনে ভেসে উঠবে বুড়িগঙ্গার করুন দৃশ্য,কংক্রিট আর ইটের দেয়াল,আবর্জনার স্তূপ আর যানবাহনের কালো ধোঁয়া, একটু কান পাতলেই শুনতে পাবেন সবুজের হাহাকার, সাতমসজিদ রোডের গাছগুলোর নীরব কান্না কিংবা ধোলাই নদী হারিয়ে যাওয়ার নির্মম ইতিহাস সাথে ...

Summarised by: Zara Mustafa UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter, after completing his 12-day visit to Bangladesh made the following observations and suggestions: Vulnerability to Poverty High  Despite impressive improvements in poverty eradication over the years, the segment that is highly vulnerable to shocks ...

Written By: Nusanta Samayel Audri The cost of doing business with a Bangladeshi firm is 15–20% higher for an Indian firm than it is for a German firm. The question is, “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀?”This question served as the unifying message for a 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 held ...

Written by: Rashidul Hasan Rahat INTRODUCTION The relationship between the United States and Bangladesh is currently undergoing changes, prompting a reevaluation of bilateral ties and potential implications for both countries. As Bangladesh’s foreign policy evolves, concerns arise regarding the state of the US-Bangladesh relationship. This article explores the shifting dynamics ...

সম্প্রতি ৪ঠা মে, ২০২৩ চিটাগং প্রেস ক্লাবে ইয়ুথ পলিসি ফোরাম আয়োজন করে তাদের বহুল প্রত্যাশিত ‘পলিসি মাস্টার ক্লাস’ যেখানে বক্তা হিসেবে ছিলেন SOAS University of London এর রাজনীতি ও আন্তর্জাতিক অধ্যায়ন বিভাগের সহযোগী অধ্যাপক এবং ওয়াইপিএফ এর সিনিয়র ফেলো ড. পল্লবী রায়। প্রায় ২.৩০ ঘন্টার এই সেশনে আলোচনার মূল বিষয়বস্তু ...

On 4th May, Youth Policy Forum organized its first in-person Policy Masterclass in Chittagong on “Political Settlement and Economic Transformation” by Dr. Pallavi Roy. Dr. Roy is a Senior Fellow of YPF and an Associate Professor at SOAS University of London. Her research seeks to understand how institutional arrangements impact ...

Written by: Sajjad Hosen Introduction Foreign donations refer to the financial or in-kind contributions made by individuals, organizations, or governments from other countries to support the development or humanitarian projects in a recipient country. These donations can take various forms, such as grants, loans, technical assistance, and emergency aid. Foreign ...

Written by: Sharika Sabha The current Bangladesh government has undertaken many ambitious mega-projects over the years and 2023 is no different. As the date of the next national election comes closer, work on many mega-projects is verging on the finish line, with many new mega-projects on the horizon.  Which Mega ...