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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 economic development and the role […]

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 donations can play a significant

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 Projects in Bangladesh Are Starting

Written by: Anas Abdullah The Necessity for Fossil Fuel Alternatives Bangladesh mostly relies on fossil fuels for energy generation. Approximately 60% of total electricity is generated from natural gas, while diesel and coal account for 10% and 5%, respectively. These types of fuels are vulnerable to supply shocks, depleting reserves, and environmental issues. Addressing these

In an effort to resolve the Syrian issue through an “Arab-led political path,” relations with Damascus are being normalised.The normalisation of relations with Damascus has drawn criticism from opposition groups, but the Arab bloc argued it was the right course to take. According to Iraqi official media, foreign ministers from Arab League countries have decided

Written by: Azmaeen Muhammad Nibras & Tabassum Elahi Khartoum is a ghost town heavy with the stench of smoke and death after fierce fighting involving airstrikes, artillery and combat in the heart of the city.  What has been happening? At least 512 people have been killed and over 4000 injured since the fighting erupted on

Written By: Minhaj Papon and Munshi Forsythia Amin The remittance industry plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy, as it is one of the largest recipients of remittances in the world (10.49 Billion USD in the last 6 months of 2022). However, the traditional remittance system in the country has been plagued with issues such

“This may be my last message, from today Bangladesh is independent, I call upon the people of Bangladesh wherever you might be and with whatever you have, to resist the army of occupation to the last. Your fight must go on until the last soldier of the Pakistan occupation army is expelled from the soul

Written by: Nusanta Samayel Audri After almost eight years in office, Muhammad Buhari is leaving Nigeria’s presidential office, and he is leaving behind instability and widespread unrest as many people struggle to get the money they need to buy food due to a botched banknote rollout. The recent year has been characterised by struggle and

Written By: Mahbubur Rahman and YPF Communications Football, Soccer, fútbol, or voetbal— whatever we call it locally, has become a universal language to millions of people across the globe. Unsurprisingly, FIFA, International football’s governing body, has over two hundred member states — more than the United Nations. The multi-purposive functionality of football has engaged state