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Bangladesh’s Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Crisis: A Silent Disaster for Public Health, the Environment, and the Economy

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

The recycling of used lead-acid batteries has emerged as a major public health and environmental crisis in Bangladesh. Rapid industrialisation, urbanisation, and the widespread adoption of electric three-wheelers have driven a sharp increase in the number of discarded batteries each year. Unfortunately, a large proportion of these batteries are not recycled through safe and environmentally…

Sustainability & Urban Planning

The Prospects and Challenges of Bangladesh’s “One Nation, One Question Paper” Policy

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

For many years, Bangladesh’s secondary and higher secondary education system has faced criticism over disparities in the standard and difficulty of examination papers prepared by different education boards. In response, the government has introduced the “One Nation, One Question Paper” policy, under which all general education boards administer the SSC and HSC examinations using a…

Education

Adolescent Culture in Bangladesh’s Cities: Challenges and the Road Ahead

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s rapid urbanisation has profoundly transformed the country’s social structure, family dynamics, and the lifestyles of its younger generation. Adolescents growing up in major cities such as Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Rajshahi are navigating an increasingly complex reality. On one hand, globalisation and digital technology have created unprecedented opportunities. On the other, rising academic expectations,…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

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

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

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

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

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

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor 1 Comment

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

Social Norms, Rural Women and Human Rights

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

In rural Bangladesh, prevailing social norms and traditional value systems have a profound impact on the lives, rights, and opportunities of women. In many cases, these social rules restrict women’s personal freedom, economic empowerment, and participation in public life, often conflicting with the fundamental principles of human rights. At the same time, such discriminatory social…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Citizen Suffering in NID and Passport Services

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

In a modern state, a national identity card and passport are far more than administrative documents. They are proof of citizenship, gateways to public services, and essential tools that connect citizens with the state. Yet in Bangladesh, obtaining or correcting these documents often becomes a frustrating and exhausting experience for ordinary people. Thousands of citizens…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights