June 2026 - Page 2 of 8 - The Oniket Bulletin

The Dimming Stage: The Crisis and Continuity of Theatre Art in Bangladesh

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

A Fading Cultural Heartbeat There was a time when the theatre hall functioned as the definitive heartbeat of Bangladeshi cultural life. From the intimate, experimental stages of Dhaka’s Nilkhet to the historic, storied boards of the Shilpakala Academy, live performance was the crucible where society examined its conscience, debated its fractures, and ultimately understood its…

Art, Literature, History & National Heritage

Street Vendors and the Urban Informal Economy

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Street vendors are an unavoidable reality in the economic and social life of Bangladesh’s major cities. From Dhaka to Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet, vendors are deeply integrated into the daily lives of urban residents. By providing affordable food, clothing, household goods, and other essential products, they have become an important part of the urban…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights

Spice trade in Bangladesh: Current scenario and future prospects

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Spices- integral to the national cuisine, have evolved to become part of a dynamic and versatile market of immense scale and strategic importance in Bangladesh. Growing population, rapid urbanization, changing income margins, evolving consumer preferences, and a considerable surge in food processing industries have redefined the country’s spice demand. Hence, the spice market in Bangladesh…

Agriculture

Health Budget 2026: Record Allocation Amid Implementation Challenges and Structural Constraints

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

The proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year allocates BDT 69,409 crore to the health sector, the highest amount in Bangladesh’s history. This allocation represents 7.4 percent of the total national budget and 1.01 percent of GDP, almost double the revised allocation of the previous fiscal year. At first glance, this record allocation appears…

Health

Parliamentary Conduct and Constitutional Responsibility

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

From my professional perspective as a British barrister of Bangladeshi origin, parliamentary conduct is not merely a question of etiquette or ceremony. It is closely connected to constitutional governance, democratic accountability and public confidence in representative institutions. The Jatiya Sangsad occupies the central legislative position in Bangladesh. Its effectiveness therefore depends not only on the…

Law & Local Governance

The US-China Strategic Contest and Bangladesh Part II. From Diplomacy to Delivery

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s challenge is no longer simply to identify opportunities arising from global realignment. It is to build the institutional capacity to evaluate commitments, implement reforms and measure outcomes consistently. The anticipated visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to China should therefore be assessed through a practical lens. The relevant question is not merely how many…

Trade, Commerce & Industry

The Erosion of Arable Land in Bangladesh

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is experiencing rapid urbanization, with an annual rate of 3.3%, making it one of the fastest urbanizing regions in South Asia. This urban growth is predominantly driven by rural-to-urban migration, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the total urbanization. It is estimated that 80,000 hectares of arable land are absorbed by construction sites, industrial zones,…

Agriculture

The Imperative of Madrasa Education Reform in Bangladesh

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Madrasa education remains a vital component of Bangladesh’s education system. Hundreds of thousands of students, particularly from lower income and lower middle-income families, receive their education through Alia and Qawmi madrasas. For decades, these institutions have played an important role in promoting religious education, nurturing moral values, and providing educational opportunities to communities that might…

Education

The Bitter Reality of a Sweet Season: Bangladesh’s Golden Harvest vs. Global Absence

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Modhu Mash, the month of honey has arrived, and as the scorching heat of June and July settle over the delta, the first thing that comes to our mind is the irresistible aroma of ripe mangoes. It is a sensory celebration deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Bangladesh. While our local markets overflow with…

Agriculture

Eye Care for Bangladesh’s Elderly Citizens: Crisis, Inequality and the Need for Reform

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

As life expectancy continues to rise in Bangladesh, the country’s elderly population is growing rapidly. Alongside age related illnesses and health complications, the risk of vision loss and eye disease is also increasing. Yet Bangladesh’s healthcare system remains insufficiently prepared to meet the eye care needs of older citizens. As a result, hundreds of thousands…

Health