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Digital Accessibility: Laws and Policies Exist, But Where Is the Implementation?

September 17, 2026September 24, 2026 editor No Comments

Over the past decade, the expansion of digital services in Bangladesh has brought significant changes to the country’s public service system. Government information, applications, registration, education, healthcare, social protection and financial transactions are increasingly moving online. There is no doubt that this is an important achievement in Bangladesh’s development. But alongside this progress, a fundamental…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Why Has Health Insurance Failed to Take Root in Bangladesh? Government Mismanagement or Structural Weakness? Part- 2

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 editor No Comments

The first article in this series on health insurance could not cover every relevant issue and dimension of the subject. It is therefore necessary to examine the remaining questions in a second part. Why Is Private Wealth Bangladesh’s Invisible Health Insurance? This is one of the most concerning features of Bangladesh’s health economy. When no…

Health

Why Has Health Insurance Failed to Take Root in Bangladesh? Government Mismanagement or Structural Weakness? Part 1

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 editor No Comments

Dr. Sharmin Bhuiya’s report, published on September 3 under the headline “Is Health the Wealth of Bangladesh, or Is Wealth Health?”, was an excellent piece of reporting. She presented a clear and well organised picture of the current state of healthcare in Bangladesh. One section of her report focused on health insurance, an issue of…

Health

India and Bangladesh’s Education Policies in the Age of Generative AI

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 editor No Comments

India’s Head Start in Policy Preparedness India’s greatest advantage is that it had already established a policy foundation for modernising its education system before the arrival of generative AI. The National Education Policy 2020 placed strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and practical skills. In addition, the Central Board of Secondary Education has taken…

Education

Legal Recognition, But Where Is the Protection? A Comparative Analysis of Sex Work Governance in Bangladesh and India

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 editor No Comments

For decades, the legal status of sex work in Bangladesh and India has been marked by a fundamental contradiction. Neither country directly criminalises consensual sex work among adults, but various activities associated with sex work, including procuring, operating brothels, public solicitation, exploitation, and trafficking, are treated as offences under the law. As a result, sex…

Law & Local Governance

Political Appointments versus Institutional Autonomy: The Reality of Research Grants and Administrative Challenges at Jagannath University

August 6, 2026August 29, 2026 editor No Comments

The true strength of a higher education institution lies not only in its research funding or physical infrastructure, but also in a transparent, accountable, and politically independent administrative system. Two recent developments at Jagannath University have brought this reality into sharp focus. On one hand, the university significantly increased research grants for postgraduate researchers. On…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights

English Medium Schools in Bangladesh: Achievements, Growing Popularity, and National Realities

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 editor 2 Comments

Over the past three decades, English medium education has expanded rapidly and become an important component of Bangladesh’s education system. While this stream of education has made a significant contribution to providing internationally recognised education, expanding opportunities for higher studies, and preparing students for the global job market, it has also raised important questions about…

Education

Resignation: A Symbol of Accountability or an Expression of Policy Failure in the Education Minister’s Case?

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 editor 2 Comments

This report examines the demand for the resignation of the education minister following the crisis surrounding the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations from the perspective of good governance, accountability, and policymaking. In a democratic state, when administrative failures or controversial policy decisions occur, the fundamental question is whether resignation is the only form of accountability,…

Education

Reasonable Accommodation for Children with Special Needs in Bangladesh: A Shared Responsibility of Family, Society, and the State

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 editor No Comments

This report examines the current realities, institutional limitations, and policy challenges surrounding the education, social inclusion, and human development of children with special needs in Bangladesh. The primary objective is to highlight the importance of ensuring “Reasonable Adjustment” and assess how families, educational institutions, communities, and the state can work together to provide these children…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Living at Risk in Dhaka

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor 2 Comments

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the country’s centre of economic activity, administration, education, and employment. Home to more than 25 million people, the city serves as the driving force behind national economic growth. At the same time, uncontrolled urbanisation, unplanned housing, severe traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and inadequate civic services are steadily turning it…

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Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness