June 2026 - The Oniket Bulletin

Old Wounds, New Opportunities: Pakistan and Bangladesh at an Economic Crossroads

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

More than five decades after 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh continue to share one of South Asia’s most complex relationships. Historical grievances, political sensitivities and shifting geopolitical priorities have often shaped how the two countries engage with one another. Yet, in focusing almost exclusively on the past, both countries may be overlooking an important question: are…

Economy & Policy Governance

Guarding the Guardians: The Fractured Evolution of Media Ethics in Bangladesh

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh operates one of the most complex and contested media environments in South Asia. Boasting more than 543 daily newspapers, dozens of television channels, and a rapidly expanding digital press, the country’s media sector is vast in scale but persistently fragile in its ethical grounding. Analyzing how codes of conduct and journalism ethics have evolved…

Media, Publishing & Digital Dissemination

The House We Forgot to Build: Bangladesh’s Game Industry

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

There is a particular silence that follows shipping a game. You spend months inside it – arguing over a jump arc, redrawing a menu at 3 a.m., naming a boss after a friend. Then you release it and wait. The best sound is a stranger saying they stayed up all night playing it. The worst…

Science, Technology & Innovation

The Economic Potential of Rangpur

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Rangpur, located in the northwestern corner of Bangladesh, is one of the country’s most historically overlooked regions. Despite its vast agricultural base, significant population, and strategic geographic position, it has long lagged Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet in terms of infrastructure, investment, and economic development. This disparity is not a reflection of the region’s potential but…

Economy & Policy Governance

The Anti Quota Movement and the Unfinished Revolution

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

The anti-quota movement of 2024 did not erupt from silence. It was the culmination of decades of accumulated frustration over a system that reserved more than half of all civil service positions for specific categories, leaving merit as an afterthought in the nation’s largest employer. What began as a student protest in June 2024 ultimately…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights

Religious Harmony in Bangladesh: Current Realities and Future Directions

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Religious harmony is one of the most important foundations of Bangladesh’s national and social identity. As a Muslim majority nation, Bangladesh has long been home to people of different faiths, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, who have lived together through mutual coexistence and cultural exchange, creating a pluralistic society. The collective contributions of people from…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Bangladeshi Cuisine in the Global Market: From Invisible Labor to Gastrodiplomacy

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Food is among the most potent soft power tools a nation can wield. Chinese restaurants operate in virtually every city on earth, Indian curry is a comfort staple from London to Melbourne, and Turkish doner culture has rapidly conquered European street food markets. Still, Bangladeshi cuisine, despite its extraordinary depth, regional diversity, and centuries of…

Trade, Commerce & Industry

Sustainability of Tea Gardens in Bangladesh

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is the ninth largest tea producer in the world, with 168 tea estates spanning approximately 280,000 acres across Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Chittagong, and Panchagarh. The industry produces over 100 million kilograms of tea annually, directly employs around 150,000 workers, and supports roughly 4 million dependents. Tea contributes 1% to national GDP and has been…

Sustainability & Urban Planning

Divorce and Maternal Health in Bangladesh

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is changing in ways that are both measurable and deeply uncomfortable for a society rooted in conservative family values. Rising female literacy, expanding economic participation, and a generation of women who carry both confidence and legal awareness into their marriages have altered the terms on which intimate partnerships are negotiated and dissolved. Divorce rates,…

Health

Reasonable Adjustment in Bangladeshi Schools

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

In the United Kingdom, children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN) are granted certain advantages in the context of systematic learning. These benefits include access to educational health and care plans, support from qualified staff, inclusive learning environments, adapted teaching methods, a positive learning environment, and statistical data and trends. These measures guarantee that…

Education