Reports

Participation Report: International Conference on “Strengthening BIMSTEC’s Role in Connectivity, Culture and Cooperation”

1. Background I had the honor of participating as an expert panelist in the International Conference on “Strengthening BIMSTEC’s Role in Connectivity, Culture and Cooperation,” organized by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Report on TBD Town Hall V: “National Budget 2026-2027: Expectations, Priorities and Way Forward”

The Bangladesh Dialogue Town Hall V on “National Budget 2026–2027: Expectations, Priorities and Way Forward” convened policymakers, economists, financial leaders, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, and political representatives to deliberate on the

Report on TBD Town Hall IV: “Beyond Dhaka: Rebuilding Local Government Structure”

A timely and substantive roundtable discussion titled “Beyond Dhaka: Rebuilding Local Government Structure” was held on 24 May as the fourth episode of the Town Hall series hosted by The

Art, Healing, and Community: Inside the National Youth Wellness Fest 2026

The National Youth Wellness Fest 2026, held on 22–23 April at BRAC University, was a unique effort focusing on encouraging young mental health, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and community participation. The

Report on TBD Town Hall III

The Bangladesh Dialogue Town Hall III hosted a Roundtable discussion on 7th May 2026, at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall in the Daily Star Center, Dhaka. The theme was “Labour

“Redefining Bangladesh: Youth Perspectives on Reform, Equity, and Opportunity” A brief on the Discussions in TBD Town Hall II

After the inauguration episode of  TBD Town Hall, titled “Rallying Towards the Future: Thoughts of Bangladeshi Youth,” with a vision to bring the country’s young voices to the forefront of national

More Than Just Football: Chords Football Carnival Blends Sport, Music and Youth Energy

The Chords Football Carnival 2025, organized by The Chords  a sister concern of The Bangladesh Dialogue, turned the grounds of the International School Dhaka (ISD) into a lively hub of

Report on TBD Lens III

“The Bangladesh Dialogue” and Independent International University o jointly organized on23/2/25TBD Lens: Session 3“Echoes of Defiance: Youth: Resistance, and the Path to Democratic Restoration.”Lense featured speakersBokhtiar Ahmed, PhD – Professor,

Report on TBD Perspective VIII

Over a year after the July Uprising, driven by the collective will of ordinary citizens, hopes for a renewed Bangladesh still remain high. Yet, pressing questions persist: how has the

“Rallying Towards the Future: Thoughts of Bangladeshi Youth” A brief on the Discussions in TBD Town Hall I

The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) launched the inaugural episode of TBD Town Hall, titled “Rallying Towards the Future: Thoughts of Bangladeshi Youth,” with a vision to bring the country’s young voices

TBD Annual Report

20 September 2024The Bangladesh Dialogue formally commenced its journey with the inaugural event, “TBD Perspective I”, held at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) Complex. The session, titled “The Reality of

The Flow Fest Dhaka: Battle of the Bands is ON!

7 Bands. 1 Stage. All Heart, Full Volume. 🔥 Get ready, Dhaka! The most electrifying musical showdown of the year is about to take center stage. CHORDS by TBD proudly

TBD Perspective IV

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