What Bangladeshi Migration Reveals About Spain’s New Policy

Image: AI Generated The image is by now familiar, a fragile boat in the Mediterranean, young men packed shoulder to shoulder, somewhere between Libya and Italy. Increasingly and shockingly enough, many of them are Bangladeshi. Over the past decade, Bangladesh has emerged as a significant source of irregular migration to

পহেলা বৈশাখ: ঐতিহ্য, ইতিহাস ও বাঙালির আত্মপরিচয়ের উৎসব

“এসো, এসো, এসো হে বৈশাখ—তাপসনিশ্বাসবায়ে মুমূর্ষুরে দাও উড়ায়ে,বৎসরের আবর্জনা দূর হয়ে যাক।” এই চিরায়ত আহ্বান শুধু একটি গান নয়, এটি বাঙালির চেতনার প্রতিধ্বনি। পহেলা বৈশাখের সূর্যোদয়ের পরপরই ছায়ানট এর শিল্পীরা রমনার বটমূলে সম্মিলিত কণ্ঠে এই গান পরিবেশন করে নতুন বছরকে স্বাগত জানান। এই আয়োজন কেবল সাংস্কৃতিক নয় ; এটি বাঙালির

Why Bangladesh must institutionalise youth representation in governance

Hasibul Islam Rafi/Development Professional Bangladesh’s future inevitably belongs to its youth. The question is whether its present institutions are prepared to share power accordingly Image : AI Generated Bangladesh stands at a defining political juncture. After an election that has stirred debate about accountability, governance and reform, the question before

Does the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran echo the US 7.5 million – tonne bombing in the Vietnam War? 

Image: AI Generated Standfirst: Within just two decades, Vietnam transformed from a colonial battleground into one of the central theatres of the Cold War. The war gave rise to one of the most devastating military campaigns in US history. On the very first day of the joint assault on Iran,

Corruption & Consequences: State of the Bangladesh economy dissection of a development narrative

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 ‘𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫’? A white paper is a comprehensive document that presents an authoritative report on a specific issue, often used to inform and guide decision-making processes. It is designed to inform decision-making processes, propose solutions or present recommendations for an action.  𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡

Unmasking The Illusion: How corruption and cronyism derailed Bangladesh’s economic potential

15 years of unchecked corruption, crony capitalism, and ‘Unnoyon’ propaganda have left Bangladesh’s economy on the brink. Behind the mega projects lies a legacy of inequality, debt, and looted public funds.  Read “Unmask the Illusion” by Burhan Uddin Rabbi

THE HISTORY OF “Mass-Uprising” in Bangladesh and the journey towards a Democratic Future

From the struggles of 1971 to the historic July Uprising of 2024, Bangladesh’s fight for democracy has been a story of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit. Explore the turning points, uncover the lessons, and understand the path ahead for a truly democratic Bangladesh. Read the full article now!

Promises and Progress: Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change

Read the report on the promises and progress of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change from August 2024 to January 2025.