Weekly Bangladesh Policy Outlook: Analysis, Truth, Debate.
Social media has undoubtedly revolutionised communication. For the millions of Bangladeshis living in the United Kingdom and the United States, platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok and X have become virtual bridges connecting them with families, friends and events back home. These digital platforms have helped preserve cultural identity, promote businesses and strengthen community…
Bangladesh is one of the world’s most important wintering grounds for migratory waterbirds. Every year, thousands of ducks and other waterfowl travel from the colder regions of Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, and northern Europe to the country’s wetlands, rivers, lakes, and floodplains. These winter ducks play an essential role in maintaining healthy wetland ecosystems and…
The Bangladesh-India border has once again become a site of significant violence. On May 14, 2026, Khademul Haque, aged 25, was fatally shot by the Indian Border Security Force at the Amjhol border in Lalmonirhat. In the days leading up to the incident, two Bangladeshi citizens were killed and several others sustained injuries in a…
The hospitality industry is widely regarded as one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, convention centers, travel services, and tourism-related businesses are important contributors to national income and foreign exchange earnings. The hospitality industry in Bangladesh has shown remarkable growth over the past two decades. This growth can be attributed…
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Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Situated in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers and bordering the Bay of Bengal, the country experiences frequent cyclones, floods, heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and thunderstorms. Accurate weather forecasting is therefore not merely a scientific necessity but a matter of public safety, economic stability,…
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Bangladesh has set ambitious goals for power generation, yet actual output consistently trails behind planned targets. The discrepancy between aspiration and delivery can be attributed to a complex interplay of structural, financial, and institutional weaknesses that have gradually accumulated over time. We must understand the reasons behind the country’s continued shortcomings and the necessary changes…
The FIFA World Cup is far more than the world’s biggest football tournament. It is one of the most valuable media properties ever created, generating billions of dollars through broadcasting rights, sponsorships, advertising, and digital content. In football-loving Bangladesh, the World Cup captivates millions of viewers every four years, transforming television screens, restaurants, shopping malls,…
The monsoon season is vital to Bangladesh’s agricultural sector, but for vegetable farmers, it can also be a significant source of loss. From June to September, the country’s land surface is subject to inundation, with up to three-quarters of the land surface potentially affected. This has significant ramifications for vegetable production. Recent floods have destroyed…
Regional trade corridors play a vital role in promoting economic integration, reducing transport costs, and improving connectivity among neighboring countries. The India-Bangladesh-Myanmar (IBM) trade transit corridor holds significant strategic potential as a gateway linking South Asia with Southeast Asia hence supporting regional initiatives such as the Act East Policy and BIMSTEC cooperation. Despite this potential,…
For years, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has played a pivotal role in encouraging, facilitating and retaining investment in Bangladesh. While it deserves credit for initiatives such as its 180-Day Action Plan to unify a long-fragmented investment architecture and the digitalisation of one-stop services, its overall impact remains open to question, particularly in 2025….
