Weekly Bangladesh Policy Outlook: Analysis, Truth, Debate.
Desk Report Oniket Research Group Bangladesh is currently at a critical juncture in the course of its economic development. As the nation delves into the media-published specifics of the FY2026-27 national budget, it is poised to establish the foundation for a productive, inclusive, and globally competitive economy. This budget is not a mere routine fiscal…
Desk Report Oniket Research Group Last week, our desk explored the current state of prison conditions and the suggestions for reform in the rehabilitation of the convicts post their prison period. This week, we dive deeper into the rehabilitation reform suggestion. The Prisons Act of 1894 must be fully replaced by a modern Correctional Services…
Jahid Hasan Freelance Journalist Bangladesh’s democratic renewal following the 13th parliamentary elections of February 2026 will remain incomplete until governance reaches its most immediate level, the union parishad, the pourashava, the upazila, and the city corporation. These are the institutions through which most citizens encounter the state in their daily lives, through roads, water, sanitation,…
Sumaiya Hasi Editor – Public Relations, The Oniket Bulletin Bangladesh is a living museum of rich cultural, historical, and archaeological heritage in South Asia. Layers of history from the early Stone Age through the Pala, Sena, Sultanate, Mughal, and British periods are embedded in its soil. In the red earth of the Varendra region in…
Desk Report Oniket Research Group Ishwardi in Pabna district has long held its title as Bangladesh’s litchi capital, and this season’s record harvest of more than 40,000 tonnes is a powerful testament to the region’s agricultural potential. Yet behind the headline numbers lies a story that demands urgent policy attention. Farmers who cultivated bumper yields…
Read More “Litchi Farming in Pabna and a Case for National Reforms” »
Bangladesh’s printed newspapers are currently facing a period of significant upheaval, representing the most substantial challenges they have confronted in their history. The advent of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, which boasts over fifty million active users in the country, has profoundly transformed the way the public accesses, consumes, and evaluates news. In this context,…
Reading the recently published op-ed by researcher Pavel Partha, titled “Our Unprotected Biodiversity vs. Unequal Trade Agreements,” makes it deeply evident that a rigorous, critical evaluation is imperative to protect our domestic resources and maintain our global edge. Our primary objective must be to meticulously study every regulation and long-term impact of any international deal…
Read More “Prioritizing National Interests And Protecting Our Endangered Biodiversity” »
A proper understanding of social inclusion means recognizing that treating disadvantaged communities differently is not part of the equation. The objective is to eliminate the structural barriers that prevent them from participating in society on equal terms. However, Bangladesh’s mainstream media has developed a deeply entrenched habit of conflating the two … producing coverage that…
As Bangladesh prepares to table a record Tk 9.30 trillion national budget for FY2026–27, its first as a newly graduated middle-income country transitioning out of Least Developed Country status, the agricultural sector stands at a defining crossroads. Subsidies, long the backbone of farm support policy, face mounting fiscal pressure from currency depreciation, import-dependent input costs,…
On the map of Bangla literature, Jessore holds a uniquely distinguished and glorious position. This district has enriched the intellectual landscape of Bangladesh for centuries not only through agriculture and trade, but also through literature and culture. It is the birthplace of Michael Madhusudan Dutt, celebrated as the father of modern Bangla literature. This single…
Read More “The Heritage of Jessore in the History of Bangla Literature” »
